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X979 VDM

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,341 mi
Last recorded117,341 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 VDM
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2024 117,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 113,512 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 113,443 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 108,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 108,682 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 104,137 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 103,082 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 6 May 2016 97,173 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 95,381 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 91,448 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 84,542 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 82,506 miles

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Lower suspension arm bushes are slightly deteriorated and weak but are acceptable.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 79,769 miles

Advise both front tyres are wearing on the inside edge.

Fail 30 Mar 2011 79,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Advise both front tyres are wearing on the inside edge.

Fail 30 Mar 2010 74,285 miles

Advise items have been removed from windscreen for M.O.T purposes.

Advise slight play in N/S/F and O/S/F Lower suspension arm front bushes and are only just acceptable.

Advise surface corrosion to both main brake pipes but are acceptable at this time.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 74,285 miles

Advise items have been removed from windscreen for M.O.T purposes.

Advise slight play in N/S/F and O/S/F Lower suspension arm front bushes and are only just acceptable.

Advise surface corrosion to both main brake pipes but are acceptable at this time.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 68,851 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 62,807 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 62,807 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 55,702 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 54,822 miles

DRIVERS DOOR TOP HINGE STARTING TO WEAR WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT SOON (DOOR LATCHING CORRECTLY)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 47,069 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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X979 VDM is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X979 VDM, 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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X979 VDM is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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