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X532 RPU

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,635 mi
Last recorded116,635 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX532 RPU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 116,635 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 113,619 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 111,310 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 111,310 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 108,531 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 106,024 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 103,150 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering and susp slight// b.pipes // windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2010 103,150 miles

steering and susp slight// b.pipes // windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2009 100,318 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 96,438 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 96,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 93,168 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 68,825 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing uneven on outside edges

Pass 3 Aug 2005 50,235 miles

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

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

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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X532 RPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X532 RPU, 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 X532 RPU registered?

X532 RPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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