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X826 UJN

2000 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,551 mi
Last recorded121,551 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX826 UJN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 121,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 121,539 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 117,828 miles

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH INNER SILLS TO OUTER SILLS

Pass 15 Nov 2013 115,243 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 111,247 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 106,836 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 101,219 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 97,194 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 92,754 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 86,258 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 73,719 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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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X826 UJN is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X826 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X826 UJN registered?

X826 UJN is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 4 October 2000.

Is X826 UJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X826 UJN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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