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X862 JBP

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,351 mi
Last recorded125,351 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX862 JBP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 125,351 miles

transmission or wheel bearing noise when driven

Fail 10 Feb 2010 125,339 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

transmission or wheel bearing noise when driven

Pass 4 Feb 2009 116,726 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 105,759 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 97,713 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 88,789 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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X862 JBP is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 75,845 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 X862 JBP, 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 25 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X862 JBP registered?

X862 JBP is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X862 JBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X862 JBP shows 6 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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