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X825 PHK

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,309 mi
Last recorded54,309 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX825 PHK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,309 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 54,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre is slightly worn on theouter edge of the tread

Fail 15 Oct 2010 48,942 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,942 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 43,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 36,486 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2007 33,547 miles

n/s/f door mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre starting to crackon outer wall

Fail 5 Apr 2007 33,547 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f door mirror cracked

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on outer wall

Pass 15 Apr 2006 31,999 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 31,999 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

n/s door mirror glass broken

Fail 8 Apr 2006 31,972 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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X825 PHK is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X825 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X825 PHK registered?

X825 PHK is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X825 PHK safe to buy?

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