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X738 BDM

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,955 mi
Last recorded94,955 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX738 BDM
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 94,955 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 94,942 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 86,784 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 78,599 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 69,955 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 62,531 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 57,685 miles

both rear tyres cracking

off side rear brake light bulb inop

Fail 12 Jan 2009 53,150 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 53,150 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 49,568 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 42,355 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 33,618 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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X738 BDM is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc 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 X738 BDM, 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

How do I check the history of X738 BDM?

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What year was X738 BDM registered?

X738 BDM is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 24 October 2000.

Is X738 BDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X738 BDM 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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