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X596 CDF

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,670 mi
Last recorded125,670 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX596 CDF
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 125,670 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 125,469 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 118,478 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 118,440 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 109,930 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 76,532 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 94,900 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 84,776 miles

rear sub frame heavily corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2009 84,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

rear sub frame heavily corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 74,011 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 65,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre tread starting to get low and nail in tread

rear discs corroding

rear subframe rusty

Fail 5 Oct 2007 65,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre tread starting to get low and nail in tread

rear discs corroding

rear subframe rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2006 55,822 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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X596 CDF is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X596 CDF, 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 X596 CDF registered?

X596 CDF is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X596 CDF safe to buy?

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