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X745 NJB

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,416 mi
Last recorded131,416 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX745 NJB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 131,416 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 115,792 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 110,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 110,764 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 102,457 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2012 102,424 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 97,789 miles

rear discs slightly worn

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front brake discs worn/ corroded on the insides

rear tyres slightly worn on the insides

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 30 Jun 2010 93,306 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn on edges front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Apr 2009 87,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 82,729 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 75,245 miles

front and rear brake pads worn low and warning light on

Fail 4 Jan 2006 64,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 64,585 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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X745 NJB is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X745 NJB, 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 X745 NJB registered?

X745 NJB is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 7 December 2000.

Is X745 NJB safe to buy?

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