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X944 EEU

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,641 mi
Last recorded170,641 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX944 EEU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 170,641 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 166,363 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 166,363 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 160,802 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 156,413 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 150,545 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 150,545 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

slight movement from both front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 8 Aug 2006 143,746 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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X944 EEU is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X944 EEU, 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 X944 EEU registered?

X944 EEU is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X944 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X944 EEU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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