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X875 UJN

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,714 mi
Last recorded85,714 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX875 UJN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2022 85,714 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both n/s & o/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2021 77,505 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame ,closing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 73,951 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors,sill to floors,sill,sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 73,422 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged mounting bracket missing (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 73,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged hose was not in mounting bracket (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged mounting bracket missing (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 72,123 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 70,618 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 59,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 56,341 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 56,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 52,728 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 51,850 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,042 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 51,041 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 51,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,232 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,926 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 46,853 miles

both rear inner brake discs are slightly worn and rusting

o/s/f brake inner disc is rusting

Pass 21 Aug 2006 41,711 miles

ADVISE. REAR BRAKE DISCS, SLIGHTLY LIPPED AND CORRODED

ADVISE. SLIGHT SCORING ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES

ADVISE. SLIGHT SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT IN FRONT ANTIROLL BAR ON SADDLE BUSHES

ADVISE. SMALL STONE CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN IN ZONE B SWEPT AREA

STRONG ADVISE. PARKING BRAKE EFFICENCY HAS ONLY JUST PASSED AT 16%. THIS IS THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT TO PASS

Pass 14 Sep 2005 37,738 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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X875 UJN is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X875 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 X875 UJN registered?

X875 UJN is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 6 October 2000.

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