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W523 JBE

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,532 mi
Last recorded122,532 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 JBE
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 122,532 miles

Both front tyres perished and worn on edges

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2009 122,531 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 115,441 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2007 106,815 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 105,523 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 105,523 miles

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.

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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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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