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X665 GBL

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,463 mi
Last recorded77,463 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX665 GBL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 77,463 miles

nearside rear caliper not returning correctly

Pass 11 Jul 2014 74,174 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 71,634 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 67,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 62,248 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 57,252 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 57,252 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 49,576 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 49,576 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 44,172 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,210 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 31,760 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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X665 GBL is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver 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 X665 GBL, 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 X665 GBL registered?

X665 GBL is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X665 GBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X665 GBL shows 12 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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