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X273 NBJ

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,731 mi
Last recorded90,731 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX273 NBJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 90,731 miles

o/s/f floor pan corroded

o/s/f mirror cracked

o/s/r brake pipe slight corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2018 90,701 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Sings of corrosion on the underside of car

Pass 19 Oct 2017 89,728 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak slight oil leak from oil filter ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 89,728 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak slight oil leak from oil filter ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 87,918 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 87,918 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 85,728 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 85,725 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 82,831 miles

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

rear.subframe.starting.to.corrode

Pass 15 Oct 2013 80,163 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 77,448 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 75,158 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 72,679 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 26 Oct 2010 72,677 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

front wipers slightly det

Pass 25 Oct 2008 64,518 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on inner edge

fuel filter damaged but not leaking

rear wiper u/s

washer bottle leaks

Pass 8 Oct 2007 59,154 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 55,397 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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X273 NBJ is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X273 NBJ, 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 X273 NBJ registered?

X273 NBJ is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X273 NBJ safe to buy?

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