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X349 JBH

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,802 mi
Last recorded113,802 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX349 JBH
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 113,802 miles

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

Oil leak

front exhaust flexible joint outer mesh deteriorated

offside front cv boot weeping grease

offside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Fail 25 Mar 2014 113,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust flexible joint outer mesh deteriorated

offside front cv boot weeping grease

offside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 20 May 2013 106,831 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

ns front tyre slight cut to outer sidewall

Fail 20 May 2013 106,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

ns front tyre slight cut to outer sidewall

Pass 22 Sep 2012 98,454 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 84,171 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 74,396 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 64,102 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 48,196 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 36,821 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 24,629 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 24,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 19,736 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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X349 JBH is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X349 JBH, 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 X349 JBH registered?

X349 JBH is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X349 JBH safe to buy?

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