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X659 JCE

2000 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,491 mi
Last recorded54,491 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX659 JCE
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 54,491 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 48,289 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 43,349 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 38,649 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,062 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 36,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,727 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,569 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,220 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,732 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,295 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,476 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 19,194 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 15,734 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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X659 JCE is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 X659 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X659 JCE registered?

X659 JCE is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X659 JCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X659 JCE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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