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X784 PNO

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,691 mi
Last recorded93,691 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX784 PNO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2012 93,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 93,691 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 76,390 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 66,245 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 66,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 51,739 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 51,739 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 47,508 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 47,508 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 39,511 miles

rear discs slightly worn.

Pass 30 Dec 2005 33,604 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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X784 PNO is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X784 PNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X784 PNO registered?

X784 PNO is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 9 December 2000.

Is X784 PNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X784 PNO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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