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X578 KFP

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,564 mi
Last recorded115,564 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX578 KFP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 115,564 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to PAS pipes

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel filter and is insecure

corrosion to metal brake pipes

corrosion to rear brake discs

corrosion to sills

damage to front bumper

exhaust heat sheild insecure

front brake discs badly corroded and is worn

n/s/f fog lamp missing

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush separating

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush separating

small damage to front number plate

Fail 11 Feb 2011 115,564 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to PAS pipes

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel filter and is insecure

corrosion to metal brake pipes

corrosion to rear brake discs

corrosion to sills

damage to front bumper

exhaust heat sheild insecure

front brake discs badly corroded and is worn

n/s/f fog lamp missing

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush separating

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush separating

small damage to front number plate

Pass 16 Feb 2010 110,245 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 110,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 73,699 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 99,758 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 99,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s/r handbrake efficiency low

Pass 7 Dec 2006 84,572 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 84,572 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 68,809 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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X578 KFP is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X578 KFP, 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 X578 KFP registered?

X578 KFP is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 25 October 2000.

Is X578 KFP safe to buy?

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