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X811 UYC

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,932 mi
Last recorded100,932 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX811 UYC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 100,932 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 100,894 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

n/s/f s/wash jet blocked. wiper blades in poor condition. front no plate in poor condition front brake pads low. all brake discs rusted. engine oil leak from o/s of engine.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 94,859 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 94,761 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 86,013 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 81,936 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 81,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 68,339 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 68,287 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 60,767 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 60,767 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 54,801 miles

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

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

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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X811 UYC is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X811 UYC, 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

How do I check the history of X811 UYC?

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What year was X811 UYC registered?

X811 UYC is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X811 UYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X811 UYC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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