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X312 JCE

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,532 mi
Last recorded54,532 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX312 JCE
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 54,532 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 54,387 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,965 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 50,970 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 49,665 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 49,658 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 48,193 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 47,220 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 44,792 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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X312 JCE is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X312 JCE, 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 X312 JCE registered?

X312 JCE is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X312 JCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X312 JCE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X312 JCE have outstanding finance?

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