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X949 UOO

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,099 mi
Last recorded34,099 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX949 UOO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 34,099 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 33,443 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 32,729 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 31,879 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 31,028 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 29,551 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 29,137 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 28,735 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 28,441 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 26,908 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 25,910 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 24,972 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 23,881 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 22,479 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 20,976 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 19,440 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 16,965 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 15,783 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 14,363 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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X949 UOO is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X949 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X949 UOO registered?

X949 UOO is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 9 December 2000.

Is X949 UOO safe to buy?

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