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C20 WNJ

2000 Ford Cougar

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,484 mi
Last recorded78,484 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 WNJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 78,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2018 78,381 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper both sides (2.7.4)

Rear no access to rear storage area

Pass 6 May 2016 70,341 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 70,341 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 69,044 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,019 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 61,872 miles

Advise Both front headlamp aim's are just acceptable.

Advise Washers

Fail 16 May 2013 61,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise Washers

Pass 21 Apr 2012 59,588 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

car too low for rolling road brake test dec used

Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,216 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 52,089 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,840 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 41,153 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 35,498 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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C20 WNJ is a 2000 Ford Cougar in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C20 WNJ, 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 C20 WNJ registered?

C20 WNJ is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is C20 WNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 WNJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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