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S3 UDO

2000 Ford Cougar

Red Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,056 mi
Last recorded38,056 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 UDO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 38,056 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 37,955 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 37,955 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Excess play in piston (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 37,945 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 37,326 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 35,227 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 35,227 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 33,578 miles

ferrari replica

Fail 1 Jul 2015 33,575 miles

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

ferrari replica

Pass 12 May 2012 33,460 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 32,745 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 30,097 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 27,116 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 27,116 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 25,403 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 24,530 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 23,685 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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S3 UDO is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Red with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S3 UDO, 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 S3 UDO registered?

S3 UDO is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is S3 UDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 UDO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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