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X889 TDN

2000 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,003 mi
Last recorded116,003 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX889 TDN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 116,003 miles

Corrosion to sills (Both)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 112,151 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 108,015 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 104,402 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 100,405 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)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 96,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres slightly worn inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2010 91,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear exhaust mounting rubbers split

Fail 15 Dec 2010 91,682 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear exhaust mounting rubbers split

Pass 15 Dec 2009 88,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres, tread area and sidewalls deteriorated and tread low on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2008 86,308 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 86,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 83,092 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 79,213 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 71,982 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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X889 TDN is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X889 TDN, 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 X889 TDN registered?

X889 TDN is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 22 November 2000.

Is X889 TDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X889 TDN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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