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X798 PHK

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,198 mi
Last recorded176,198 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX798 PHK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 176,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

brake pipes greased

Pass 13 May 2017 171,879 miles

pipes greased

Pass 2 Jun 2016 167,230 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 167,230 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 160,394 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

brake pipes greased not allowing complete inspection

Pass 13 May 2014 153,670 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

brake pipes greased

sun strip fitted

Pass 15 May 2013 146,339 miles

brake pipes greased

nearside rear slight brake bind

sun strip fitted

Pass 14 May 2012 137,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

sun strip fitted

Pass 12 May 2011 130,213 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 122,441 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 115,538 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 108,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 108,744 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 104,634 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 83,671 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 83,671 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 65,195 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 64,572 miles

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

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

additonal mirror fittid on windscreen zone 'A'

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

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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X798 PHK is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X798 PHK, 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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X798 PHK is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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