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X286 KCE

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,135 mi
Last recorded63,135 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX286 KCE
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 63,135 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 57,194 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 57,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (3.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 54,182 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 53,321 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 53,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,502 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 50,146 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 49,466 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

centre caps fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under body starting to corrode

Pass 16 Sep 2011 48,395 miles

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

both front lower arms have slight movement in front and rear bushes

brake pipes starting to corrode

coil springs corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

front discs worn

power steering pipes corroded

rear brakes noisey when rotated

rear discs starting to wear

small chips in screen

underbody corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2010 47,086 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside handbrake has only just met legal requirements

Powersteering pipes corroded and slightly leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,063 miles

n/s hand brake cable worn

Fail 24 Sep 2009 44,063 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s hand brake cable worn

Pass 26 Sep 2008 40,630 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 37,199 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 34,706 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 31,743 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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X286 KCE is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X286 KCE, 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 X286 KCE registered?

X286 KCE is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X286 KCE safe to buy?

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