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X987 UOO

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,126 mi
Last recorded144,126 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX987 UOO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 144,126 miles

engine management light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded coming from front to rear joiner both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from joiner to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 144,063 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded coming from front to rear joiner both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from joiner to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside both bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jul 2015 140,730 miles

o/side rear shock absorber damp

Fail 17 Jul 2015 140,600 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/side rear shock absorber damp

Pass 24 Jun 2014 133,653 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 127,199 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 123,845 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

One washer jet blocked

Pass 21 Jul 2011 117,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 111,036 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 111,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 104,691 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 96,579 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 85,149 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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X987 UOO is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X987 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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What year was X987 UOO registered?

X987 UOO is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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