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X859 SEV

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,043 mi
Last recorded91,043 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX859 SEV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 91,043 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 91,043 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 85,938 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 80,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 72,328 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

n/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 7 Nov 2012 72,328 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs corroded

different size tyres front to rear

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 20 Apr 2011 69,490 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 63,518 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 63,518 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,949 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 54,719 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 49,473 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner area of tread

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished on areas of sidewall and tread

Pass 17 Apr 2007 49,473 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner area of tread

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished on areas of sidewall and tread

Pass 20 Apr 2006 44,368 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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X859 SEV is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X859 SEV, 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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What year was X859 SEV registered?

X859 SEV is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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