2000 Ford Cougar 2.5L Petrol · W651 AOB
2000 Ford Cougar (2.5L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2000. Recorded mileage 33,294 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD COUGAR
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,294 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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W651 AOB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/09/2026
- 33,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W651 AOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Ford Cougar (W651 AOB) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
W651 AOB Mileage History
- 03/10/202332,304 mi
- 07/10/202432,759 mi+455 mi
- 07/10/202432,759 mi
- 09/10/202533,006 mi+247 mi
- 30/09/202633,294 mi+288 mi
Average of roughly 331 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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