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X849 UOO

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,322 mi
Last recorded149,322 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX849 UOO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 149,322 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 149,322 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 142,588 miles

Advise on condition of both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2012 142,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Advise on condition of both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Advise on condition of front brake discs

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 135,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 135,778 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 130,595 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 125,625 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 120,238 miles

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

advise on both front tyres wearing on inner edge and condition of brake pedal

Fail 7 Aug 2007 112,326 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 112,326 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 105,283 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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X849 UOO is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X849 UOO, 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 X849 UOO registered?

X849 UOO is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 11 December 2000.

Is X849 UOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X849 UOO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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