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X927 UOO

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

102,681 mi
Last recorded102,681 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX927 UOO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2019 102,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all discs corroding/pitting

front tyres getting low and worn on edges

fuel filler neck loose in apperture

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

rear subframe corroding/getting weak

Pass 9 Feb 2018 99,965 miles

Handbrake ratchet is worn

OSR light cluster damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2018 99,965 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSR light cluster damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2016 93,845 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepping

Offside Rear tyre stepping

Fail 1 Dec 2016 93,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red due to broken lens (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light due to lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre stepping

Offside Rear tyre stepping

Pass 7 Nov 2015 86,521 miles

both rear tyres stepped and wearing uneven

Fail 12 Oct 2015 85,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

both rear tyres stepped and wearing uneven

headlight internal adjuster reset to check headlight aims

Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,307 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 72,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 57,223 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 57,223 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,757 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 56,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 56,464 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 56,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 55,512 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 53,806 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 50,967 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 50,967 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

deep cut in o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2007 47,668 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 47,668 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 42,803 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 42,803 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

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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X927 UOO is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 X927 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.

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X927 UOO is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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