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X908 UJN

2000 Ford Cougar

Orange Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

121,211 mi
Last recorded121,211 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX908 UJN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 121,211 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 121,034 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 111,229 miles

Oil leak

minor corrosion rear floor pan

side repeaters tinted

Fail 30 Jan 2012 109,013 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

slight corrosion to rear of rear floor pans

slight oil leak around engine,slight corrosion around rear subframe

Pass 30 Jan 2012 109,013 miles

Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

slight corrosion to rear of rear floor pans

slight oil leak around engine,slight corrosion around rear subframe

Pass 29 Nov 2010 104,640 miles

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

Oil leak

general perishing of suspension bushes

moisture in n/s head light

rear number plate damaged

slight corrosion on rear sub frame

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Nov 2010 104,631 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

general perishing of suspension bushes

moisture in n/s head light

rear number plate damaged

slight corrosion on rear sub frame

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Nov 2009 100,370 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 100,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 87,304 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 87,304 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 78,654 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 78,654 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 67,672 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 67,641 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/r tyre has a nail in centre and has been run flat.

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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X908 UJN is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Orange 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 X908 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 X908 UJN registered?

X908 UJN is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 6 October 2000.

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