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X758 UJN

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,660 mi
Last recorded133,660 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX758 UJN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 133,660 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2013 133,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 121,709 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 112,963 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 112,963 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2010 103,023 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 92,486 miles

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 80,650 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

both front tyres are slightly worn on the inner edges.

both rear tyres have small splits on the inner sidewalls.

Fail 28 Aug 2007 72,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 72,763 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 62,674 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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X758 UJN is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X758 UJN, 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 X758 UJN registered?

X758 UJN is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 4 October 2000.

Is X758 UJN safe to buy?

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