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X576 PHK

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,401 mi
Last recorded101,401 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX576 PHK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 101,401 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 86,594 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 86,594 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 82,722 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 82,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 79,215 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 79,197 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 72,982 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 72,565 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 67,299 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 67,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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X576 PHK is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 X576 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X576 PHK?

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What year was X576 PHK registered?

X576 PHK is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 19 September 2000.

Is X576 PHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X576 PHK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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