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X969 NBE

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,633 mi
Last recorded76,633 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX969 NBE
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 76,633 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 76,633 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 75,270 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 75,270 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 72,943 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 69,931 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 69,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 66,345 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 62,566 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 62,566 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 58,199 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 58,199 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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X969 NBE is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X969 NBE, 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 X969 NBE registered?

X969 NBE is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X969 NBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X969 NBE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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