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X733 FGF

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,871 mi
Last recorded92,871 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX733 FGF
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 92,871 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2017 92,817 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

nr limit plus worn badly on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2016 90,320 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2015 89,642 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 89,642 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 80,685 miles

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

aircon leak

p/s pipes rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2013 76,901 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 65,457 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 61,095 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 55,393 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 49,499 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 49,463 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

damage to nearside outer door sill

hand brake lever high

Pass 20 Oct 2008 43,063 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 35,605 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,966 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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X733 FGF is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X733 FGF, 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 X733 FGF registered?

X733 FGF is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is X733 FGF safe to buy?

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