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X709 RPU

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,195 mi
Last recorded110,195 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX709 RPU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2011 110,195 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 106,831 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 103,234 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s front wiper blade split on ends

Pass 7 Apr 2008 98,613 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 92,395 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 80,026 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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X709 RPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X709 RPU, 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 X709 RPU registered?

X709 RPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 14 December 2000.

Is X709 RPU safe to buy?

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