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X658 JCE

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,692 mi
Last recorded64,692 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX658 JCE
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 64,692 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 62,044 miles

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

nearside front brake reading fluctuating indicating a warped disc

Pass 7 Nov 2008 58,655 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 58,650 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 55,341 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 51,428 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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X658 JCE is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 X658 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 X658 JCE registered?

X658 JCE is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X658 JCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X658 JCE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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