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X712 VAR

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,664 mi
Last recorded81,664 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX712 VAR
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 81,664 miles

Nearside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 81,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported All pipes could be better secured. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 80,933 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 21 May 2025 80,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted rubbing body (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 78,075 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 77,540 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 73,751 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 65,885 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 56,394 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms front bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak eng/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 56,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (both front brakes) (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (power steering pipes) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (both rear brakes) (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 44,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 44,102 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear brake pipes fouling power steering pipes, body and each other (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 44,098 miles

Brake performance not tested due to pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested due to fluid leaking onto exhaust risk of possible fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively dripping onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracked and perished 215/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 41,270 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 38,834 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 32,192 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 28,020 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 24,726 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/f tyre has cracks in side wall not down to the cords

Pass 22 Oct 2012 23,318 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 23,091 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 22,703 miles

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 3 Nov 2009 22,419 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 22,032 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 22,032 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 21,143 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 19,745 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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X712 VAR is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X712 VAR, 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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X712 VAR is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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