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X724 PPU

2000 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,003 mi
Last recorded110,003 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX724 PPU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 110,003 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer and inner sill area and closing panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides. (4.2.3 (c))

Managment light illuminated.

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 109,767 miles

Rear brake discs are corroded

Rear fuel pipe corroded

both front brake pipes are corroded

both rear shockers are weak

oil leak on engine

powersteering pipes corroded

Nearside mirror missing

Pass 15 Nov 2021 109,231 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on outer edge 225-50-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-50-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-50-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-50-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 109,231 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when fog light is operated (4.2.3 (c))

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on outer edge 225-50-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-50-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-50-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-50-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 107,413 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 104,033 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 101,157 miles

Oil leak engine

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 101,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak engine

Pass 1 Feb 2017 98,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre side wall perished

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perished

Pass 29 Jan 2016 95,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 92,248 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 89,215 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 89,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Feb 2013 86,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 86,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 82,025 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jan 2011 76,648 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 72,671 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 68,550 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 54,421 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 59,146 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 54,518 miles

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

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

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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X724 PPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X724 PPU, 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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X724 PPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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