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X589 PHK

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

15,651 mi
Last recorded15,651 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX589 PHK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 15,651 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 15,628 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 15,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 15,599 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 15,585 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre of sill within 30 cm of seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded at front but not in prescribed area

Offside Front floor out rigger corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Outer sill corroded at front but not in prescribed area

Pass 20 Nov 2018 15,573 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 15,511 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 15,501 miles

all 4 tyres slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 10 Nov 2015 15,452 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 15,451 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 15,321 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 14,682 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 14,680 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 13,019 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 10,844 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 9,489 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 9,489 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 8,353 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 6,400 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 3,995 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 2,056 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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X589 PHK is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X589 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

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What year was X589 PHK registered?

X589 PHK is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is X589 PHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X589 PHK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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