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X595 EBN

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,567 mi
Last recorded118,567 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX595 EBN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 118,567 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all front metal (2.3.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 118,497 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all front metal (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 112,631 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 103,893 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 95,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 89,114 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 89,110 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 83,545 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2009 76,399 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 68,403 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 68,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 59,223 miles

brake wear warning light on

Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,863 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 47,863 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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X595 EBN is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X595 EBN, 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 X595 EBN registered?

X595 EBN is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X595 EBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X595 EBN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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