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X561 PHK

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

180,239 mi
Last recorded180,239 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX561 PHK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2017 180,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced roll bar bracket mount corroded and broken off (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 168,113 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 168,113 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 153,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 145,710 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 137,042 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 129,507 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 121,772 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

centre to rear brake pipes corroding

front brake pipes corroding

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 26 Aug 2009 111,215 miles

front brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2008 101,485 miles

both front wishbone arm front bush's slight play

both rear drake discs slightly corrodeed

Pass 3 Sep 2007 89,661 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 77,176 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 63,924 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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X561 PHK is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X561 PHK, 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 X561 PHK registered?

X561 PHK is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 19 September 2000.

Is X561 PHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X561 PHK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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