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X611 GAJ

2000 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,089 mi
Last recorded99,089 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX611 GAJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 99,089 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 99,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 92,015 miles

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

front discs pitted on inside

Fail 31 Jul 2012 92,012 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

front discs pitted on inside

Pass 6 Jul 2011 84,177 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 80,731 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 76,092 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 70,927 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 70,927 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 65,672 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 52,711 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 40,217 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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X611 GAJ is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X611 GAJ, 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 X611 GAJ registered?

X611 GAJ is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X611 GAJ safe to buy?

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