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X61 OOG

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,527 mi
Last recorded132,527 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX61 OOG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2011 132,527 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 129,451 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 129,451 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 125,035 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 125,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 115,155 miles

all 4 tyres worn to 2/3mm inner edges

Fail 5 Dec 2008 115,155 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all 4 tyres worn to 2/3mm inner edges

brake pad/fluid/hand brake warning lamp illuminated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2007 105,185 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 100,322 miles

nearside front and offside front tyre treads 4.0mm plus worn inner edges

nearside rear parking brake effort low

Pass 2 Dec 2005 93,344 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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X61 OOG is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 X61 OOG, 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 X61 OOG registered?

X61 OOG is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X61 OOG safe to buy?

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