MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs scored
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both offside tyres wearing on inside edges
front brake discs scored
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front and rear brake disc's slightly worn and pitted
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
damage to n/s outer sill
o/s/r stoplight wrong bulb fitted
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W48 SMJ is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 W48 SMJ, 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 W48 SMJ registered?
W48 SMJ is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 14 June 2000.
Is W48 SMJ safe to buy?
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