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X617 JCE

2000 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,851 mi
Last recorded81,851 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX617 JCE
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2016 81,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 71,600 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

lots of general corrosion on underside , plus suspension components

Pass 18 Sep 2014 65,561 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 65,561 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,342 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,856 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 60,581 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 59,359 miles

both front discs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 58,465 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 55,911 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 52,122 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 46,813 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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X617 JCE is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X617 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 X617 JCE registered?

X617 JCE is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X617 JCE safe to buy?

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