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X815 UJN

2000 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

112,466 mi
Last recorded112,466 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX815 UJN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2013 112,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

OSR brake pad sensor wire broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Wipers smearing

Pass 3 Aug 2012 105,606 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 105,565 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 99,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres perished in sidewalls

screen washer switch working back to front

Fail 12 Jul 2011 99,893 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres perished in sidewalls

Fail 10 May 2011 99,200 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 92,125 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle fitted with tinted lear lenses

Pass 22 Jul 2009 87,175 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 87,165 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 76,168 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 66,448 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 66,448 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 58,212 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 58,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 50,245 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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X815 UJN is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X815 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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X815 UJN is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 5 October 2000.

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