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X78 WEV

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,964 mi
Last recorded80,964 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 WEV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 80,964 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

general under body corrosion.

Fail 17 Aug 2017 80,964 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides. (3.7.B.6a)

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

corrosion to exhaust system

general under body corrosion.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 76,801 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

sill covers fitted

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2015 68,651 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 68,653 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 66,589 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 66,574 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front suspensoin arms very rusty

o/s sill rusty

rear subframe very rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2013 63,272 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2013 63,272 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 60,586 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 8 Aug 2012 60,586 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 8 Aug 2011 56,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 56,725 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,457 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 50,447 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 46,686 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 46,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 42,920 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 38,666 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 34,505 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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X78 WEV is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X78 WEV, 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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X78 WEV is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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