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X449 JCE

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Diesel 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

202,509 mi
Last recorded202,509 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX449 JCE
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2010 202,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 202,509 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 199,227 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 195,532 miles

rear exhaust heat shield broken away

Fail 16 Sep 2008 195,496 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust heat shield broken away

Pass 2 Oct 2007 187,070 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2007 187,070 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2006 173,809 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 173,805 miles

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

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

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

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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X449 JCE is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X449 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X449 JCE registered?

X449 JCE is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X449 JCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X449 JCE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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