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X581 XNN

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,669 mi
Last recorded61,669 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX581 XNN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2018 61,669 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded From filler cap to tank. ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from front of engine. (OIL). (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 60,013 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 60,013 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sills Both Sides (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both Side Rear Outer Sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 58,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe has slight rust.

Oil leak from engine area. ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 56,756 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wishbone rubber perished but no movement

general underbody/component corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2014 55,046 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 55,046 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 54,246 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 54,246 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 51,215 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 51,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 48,082 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 48,079 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 45,098 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 41,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 41,927 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,739 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 35,625 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 35,625 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 32,373 miles

n/s/f tyre down to 3mm †o/s/f tyre 3.5mm wearing on inner edge (recomend tracking check) †front number plate cracked †

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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X581 XNN is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 X581 XNN, 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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X581 XNN is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 13 November 2000.

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