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X513 PPU

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,657 mi
Last recorded81,657 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX513 PPU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 81,657 miles

metal brake pipes are all corroded but not to excess

n/s mirror is poorley repaired with tape which leaves it insecure and providing no rear view

rear brake discs are very corroded but functional

Fail 30 Apr 2014 81,657 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

metal brake pipes are all corroded but not to excess

n/s mirror is poorley repaired with tape which leaves it insecure and providing no rear view

rear brake discs are very corroded but functional

Pass 9 Jun 2012 81,337 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust system corroded

General underbody corrosion

Rear brake discs heavily corroded and pads low

n/s/r tyre low

Fail 9 Jun 2012 81,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs heavily corroded and pads low

General underbody corrosion

Rear brake discs heavily corroded and pads low

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

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 7 Jun 2011 77,786 miles

Brake discs heavily corroded

Brake pipes corroding

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust corroded

General underbody corrosion

Tyres wearing on edges

Fail 7 Jun 2011 77,786 miles

Brake discs heavily corroded

Brake pipes corroding

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust corroded

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Jun 2010 72,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2010 72,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2009 65,877 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 55,263 miles

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

front to rear metal brake pipes very slightly rusty near petrol tank.

Fail 13 Feb 2008 55,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front to rear metal brake pipes very slightly rusty near petrol tank.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 52,579 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 52,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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X513 PPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X513 PPU, 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 X513 PPU registered?

X513 PPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 23 November 2000.

Is X513 PPU safe to buy?

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