MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
both metal brake pipes to front flexi hoses and both front to rear brake pipes corroded.
power steering fluid level low had to top up previos to mot,no leaks found.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both metal brake pipes to front flexi hoses and both front to rear brake pipes corroded.
both rear brake discs badly corroded.
exhaust heatshield insecure over rear silencer.
no oil reading on dipstick,had to top up two litres previous mot.
power steering fluid level low had to top up previos to mot,no leaks found.
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
both brake pipes to front flexi hoses and fron t to rear brake pipes corroded.
n/s door mirror in poor condition.
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both brake pipes to front flexi hoses and fron t to rear brake pipes corroded.
engine oil not showing on dipstick,had to top up prior to test.
n/s door mirror in poor condition.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres are showing signs of uneven wear around the inside area of the tread.
The off side rear shock absorber is showing very slight signs of starting to leak fluid.
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front tyres are worn to the legal limit. We would recommend front wheel alignment check whaen new tyres are fitted.
The front wiper blades are in poor condition.
The near side front brake disc is in poor condition.
The off side and near side front brake pipes are showing some signs of corrosion.
front brake discs showing signs of corrosion/wear.
nearside front and offside front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.
nearside front and offside front tyres starting to wear very low on inner edge.
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
front brake discs showing signs of corrosion/wear.
nearside front and offside front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.
nearside front and offside front tyres starting to wear very low on inner edge.
The front brake discs are showing some signs of wear and corrosion.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
The front brake discs are showing some signs of wear and corrosion.
Both front tyres are showing signs of wear on the edges of the tread.
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X771 KCE is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 X771 KCE, 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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X771 KCE is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 September 2000.
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