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X579 RPU

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,681 mi
Last recorded110,681 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX579 RPU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2008 110,681 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 108,392 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 100,326 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 87,176 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)

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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X579 RPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X579 RPU, 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 X579 RPU?

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What year was X579 RPU registered?

X579 RPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 11 December 2000.

Is X579 RPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X579 RPU shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X579 RPU have outstanding finance?

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