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X567 PBT

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,400 mi
Last recorded64,400 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX567 PBT
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 64,400 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 52,013 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,121 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 54,050 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,672 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2010 41,038 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 41,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,300 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 36,298 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,382 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 30,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,413 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 19,820 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs near borderline.

Fail 11 Aug 2006 19,820 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on front brake discs near borderline.

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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X567 PBT is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X567 PBT, 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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X567 PBT is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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