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X669 VOO

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,452 mi
Last recorded154,452 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX669 VOO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 154,452 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 154,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear steel brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear steel brakes pipes are starting to corrode

n/s/f steel brake pipe is starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jan 2025 153,852 miles

Both headlamp lens are in poor condition

Both rear service brakes are binding slighly

all 4 steel brake pipes going to flexi pipes are covered in grease

n/s/f floor area is starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jan 2024 153,364 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated but beam pattern still visible

Pass 16 Dec 2022 153,054 miles

all brake pipes on the car are corroding

Pass 6 Jan 2022 152,709 miles

all brake pipes on the car are starting to corrode

Fail 5 Jan 2022 152,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

all brake pipes on the car are starting to corrode

Pass 30 Dec 2020 152,434 miles

All steel brake pipes at the rear of the car are starting to corrode

Both headlamps are in poor condition due to yellowing of the lens

o/s/f steel brake pipe is starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jan 2020 151,670 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 151,668 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2019 150,514 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 149,321 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 149,321 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 147,434 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 145,709 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 142,598 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2014 140,048 miles

reduced damping o/s/r shock

front tyres are close to the limit

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

wishbone bushes are deteriorated and have slight play

Fail 14 Jan 2014 140,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

front tyres are close to the limit

reduced damping o/s/r shock

wishbone bushes are deteriorated and have slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2012 138,721 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 135,336 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Pass 19 Nov 2010 129,632 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 120,470 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 110,505 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 96,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 77,010 miles

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

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

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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X669 VOO is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X669 VOO, 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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What year was X669 VOO registered?

X669 VOO is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 12 December 2000.

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