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X705 PNO

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,433 mi
Last recorded130,433 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX705 PNO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 130,433 miles

rear chassis starting to corrode

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel tank straps starting to corrode

Fail 19 Feb 2013 130,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel tank straps starting to corrode

rear brake discs rusty

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 10 May 2012 122,836 miles

Air leak on vacuum elbow beneath throttle body.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2011 110,076 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside inner C.V. boot leaking.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 96,958 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 96,958 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 85,004 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 70,023 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 70,023 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 57,154 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2006 43,292 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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X705 PNO is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X705 PNO, 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 X705 PNO registered?

X705 PNO is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 13 November 2000.

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