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X626 KCE

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,605 mi
Last recorded49,605 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX626 KCE
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 49,605 miles

Both front lower arm iner bushes are split and in poor condition, These will soon need replacing

Nearside front tyre is low on the outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2009 46,954 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 46,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 40,839 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 40,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 32,231 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 32,231 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 32,119 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 27,273 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 27,273 miles

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

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

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

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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X626 KCE is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X626 KCE, 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 X626 KCE registered?

X626 KCE is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X626 KCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X626 KCE shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X626 KCE have outstanding finance?

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