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X917 KAV

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,550 mi
Last recorded52,550 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX917 KAV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 52,550 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 48,197 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded by fuel tank area

Pass 13 Aug 2012 47,263 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 45,753 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 43,946 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,804 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,490 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 39,806 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 39,798 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

advise nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 16 Aug 2006 38,151 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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X917 KAV is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X917 KAV, 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 X917 KAV registered?

X917 KAV is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X917 KAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X917 KAV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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