MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,920 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake discs worn.
Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front brake discs worn.
Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Covers fitted to vehicle.
Front number plate damage,rear number plate starting to delaminate.
Front,rear brake discs lipped,rusty.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside,nearside front lower wishbone bushes seperating strong advise.
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Covers fitted to vehicle.
Front number plate damage,rear number plate starting to delaminate.
Front,rear brake discs lipped,rusty.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside,nearside front lower wishbone bushes seperating strong advise.
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
front and rear brake pads approx 80percent worn
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W162 BHJ is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 W162 BHJ, 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 W162 BHJ registered?
W162 BHJ is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 20 April 2000.
Is W162 BHJ safe to buy?
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