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X651 JCE

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,331 mi
Last recorded82,331 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX651 JCE
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 82,331 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 16 Apr 2012 77,485 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2011 72,053 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 63,901 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 23 Mar 2010 63,901 miles

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

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 31 Mar 2009 54,313 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 26 Sep 2007 48,771 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 40,120 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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X651 JCE is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X651 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 X651 JCE registered?

X651 JCE is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X651 JCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X651 JCE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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