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X266 SHJ

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,139 mi
Last recorded138,139 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX266 SHJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 138,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.mm inner and outter edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.mm inner edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Chain guard missing 1.screw and a nail ()

Fail 21 Mar 2019 138,136 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.mm inner and outter edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.mm inner edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Chain guard missing 1.screw and a nail ()

Pass 22 Mar 2018 134,551 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 134,354 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 134,149 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 134,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 132,123 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 128,650 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 128,650 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine oil level very low

n/s hand brake performance a bit low

Pass 12 Oct 2012 120,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 112,511 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 112,511 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 99,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 84,420 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 64,212 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 53,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear screen washer pipe leaking by washer bottle.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 44,537 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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X266 SHJ is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X266 SHJ, 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 X266 SHJ registered?

X266 SHJ is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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