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W2 JHG

2000 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,251 mi
Last recorded124,251 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 JHG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 124,251 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 118,187 miles

slight wear o/s rear anti roll bar mount bush

Fail 10 Mar 2016 118,185 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wear o/s rear anti roll bar mount bush

Pass 16 Mar 2015 112,198 miles

rear pads low

wear front tyre edges

wear rear disc faces

Pass 20 Mar 2014 105,273 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe corrosion at rear

Fail 19 Mar 2014 105,269 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front to rear metal brake pipe corrosion at rear

n/s front inner brake pad appears low. advise removal of wheel to inspect

Pass 14 Mar 2013 98,099 miles

wear in n/s front anti roll bar link rod top balljoint

Pass 15 Mar 2012 91,409 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 84,594 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 78,087 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 70,256 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 70,256 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 63,008 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 63,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 54,837 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 46,142 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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W2 JHG is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W2 JHG, 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 W2 JHG registered?

W2 JHG is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W2 JHG safe to buy?

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