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X533 SNO

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

29,743 mi
Last recorded29,743 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX533 SNO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 29,743 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 29,743 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 29,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 29,164 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 29,010 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 29,010 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 28,643 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 28,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 27,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 27,825 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 27,825 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 27,706 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 26,987 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 26,092 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 26,092 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,671 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 25,086 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 24,494 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 23,575 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 23,575 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 22,460 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,340 miles

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

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

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

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

left door mirror glass broken

Pass 22 Aug 2006 20,001 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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X533 SNO is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X533 SNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X533 SNO?

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What year was X533 SNO registered?

X533 SNO is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 16 November 2000.

Is X533 SNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X533 SNO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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