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X737 RPU

2000 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,924 mi
Last recorded114,924 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX737 RPU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 114,924 miles

both front tyres bald on edges and very close to cord

both rear brakepipes rusting

Fail 1 Jun 2020 114,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres bald on edges and very close to cord

both rear brakepipes rusting

Pass 8 May 2019 102,092 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 87,332 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

rear antirollbar droplinks have play

rear discs need changing soon

Pass 30 Mar 2017 69,668 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 52,471 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

crack in windscreen

front and rear brakepads on legal limit

Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,837 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 19,300 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 18,920 miles

pin hole in n/s/front outer cv boot.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 18,310 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 18,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Front Upper 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower 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 Front Upper 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 17,732 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 17,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 16,979 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 16,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 16,028 miles

both rear tyres perished/radial cracks

Pass 10 Jan 2008 15,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres perishing slightly.

n/s/front outer cv boot weeping grease.

n/s/front tyre getting colose to legal limit and worn on edges and perishing.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 14,430 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet No.190385027065 Dated 25/01/2007 Note On Retest Front Brake Balance was Only Just Within Limit

Fail 25 Jan 2007 14,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

brakes noisy

nsf cv boot weaping grease

nsf tyre cut in tread and perished

Pass 1 Feb 2006 13,568 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 13,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

wipers splitting & smearing

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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X737 RPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X737 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 X737 RPU registered?

X737 RPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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