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X502 OJN

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,816 mi
Last recorded108,816 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX502 OJN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 108,816 miles

offside front tyre worn and cracked on inner edge of tread

Pass 18 Oct 2011 105,310 miles

advise corrosion rear brake and fuel lines

advise front discs getting corroded on the inner edge

advise front wishbone bushes worn

advise handbrake travel

advise n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

advise o/s/f tyre getting worn on the edges

advise o/s/r anti rollbar link bushes worn

advise slight lip rear discs

advise underbody corrosion

strong advise downpipe flexi section poor

strong advise power steering pipes corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2011 105,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise corrosion rear brake and fuel lines

advise front discs getting corroded on the inner edge

advise front wishbone bushes worn

advise handbrake travel

advise n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

advise o/s/f tyre getting worn on the edges

advise o/s/r anti rollbar link bushes worn

advise slight lip rear discs

advise underbody corrosion

strong advise downpipe flexi section poor

strong advise power steering pipes corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 102,793 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 102,793 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise exhaust flexi section poor

advise front wishbone bushes getting worn

advise handbrake travel

advise slight blow from front cat flange

advise slight play in o/s/r anti rollbar mount slight movement in the front

advise underbody corrosion

strong advise power steering pipes corroded

strong advise rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 98,300 miles

advise rear sub frame corroded

advise slight play in o/s/r anti rollbar mounting buush

advise washer level low

strong advise both front wishbone bushes worn

strong advise downpipe flexi deteriorated and slight blow from that area

strong advise o/s/r sill area weak (corrosion)

strong advise power steering pipes corroded o/s/f under vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2008 95,091 miles

advise exhaust downpipe flexi section deteriorated and slight blow from front cat

advise gearbox oil leak

strong advise front wishbone bushes worn

Fail 1 Nov 2008 95,091 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise exhaust downpipe flexi section deteriorated and slight blow from front cat

advise gearbox oil leak

advise handbrake travel

strong advise front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 3 Oct 2007 91,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 91,842 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 84,677 miles

OSR park brake efficiency getting poor.

Fail 24 Oct 2006 84,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both front and n/s/r tyres 2mm - o/s/r 3mm

o/s park brake performance poor

Fail 12 Oct 2005 71,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 71,513 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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X502 OJN is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X502 OJN, 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 X502 OJN registered?

X502 OJN is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X502 OJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X502 OJN shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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