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W624 NJH

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

254,957 mi
Last recorded254,957 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW624 NJH
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 254,957 miles

suspension rubbers age cracking

Fail 28 Nov 2008 254,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

suspension rubbers age cracking

Fail 8 Jun 2007 226,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 226,795 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 203,642 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 203,597 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

brake fluid dirty + slight damage to chassis o/s uneven wear on inner edge of o/s/r tyre

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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W624 NJH is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W624 NJH, 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 W624 NJH registered?

W624 NJH is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 11 July 2000.

Is W624 NJH safe to buy?

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