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X508 BUX

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,204 mi
Last recorded70,204 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX508 BUX
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 70,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2017 70,185 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0kg (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 70kg (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2017 70,183 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2016 64,821 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 64,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 58,955 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 52,202 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 45,768 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 42,807 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 38,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 37,706 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 37,706 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 36,805 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 36,805 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 35,814 miles

nearside front fog lamp insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2006 34,217 miles

two deep cuts in tread of n/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2005 32,405 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?

Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,383
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
13,390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,699
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,462
position lamp(s) not working 9,511
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,919
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,673
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X508 BUX is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2000 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 82,058 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Cougar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,699 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X508 BUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Cougar typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X508 BUX registered?

X508 BUX is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X508 BUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X508 BUX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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