MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,532 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front tyres perished and worn on edges
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres perished and worn on edges
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W523 JBE is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W523 JBE, 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 W523 JBE registered?
W523 JBE is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 March 2000.
Is W523 JBE safe to buy?
The MOT history for W523 JBE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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