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X547 OHK

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,760 mi
Last recorded127,760 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX547 OHK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 127,760 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 127,656 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 122,093 miles

engine has major oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 116,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2012 116,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 108,858 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 102,960 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 96,978 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 89,779 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)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 89,774 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 79,134 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 68,234 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 62,279 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 62,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X547 OHK is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X547 OHK, 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

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What year was X547 OHK registered?

X547 OHK is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X547 OHK safe to buy?

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