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V110 JBA

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,992 mi
Last recorded123,992 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV110 JBA
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 123,992 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 123,859 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 123,153 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 112,662 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 112,638 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 112,596 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 101,942 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear - front sections - both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

slight engine oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 101,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing abs rotor (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged wire snapped (3.4.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear - front sections - both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 91,594 miles

exhaust system corroded

both rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 91,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear shock absorbers weak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 79,962 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

brake check

Fail 15 Apr 2013 79,962 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

brake check

Pass 9 Mar 2012 77,635 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 77,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,484 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,831 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 66,150 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 62,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 62,597 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 46,098 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 44,298 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 44,298 miles

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

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

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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V110 JBA is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V110 JBA, 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 V110 JBA registered?

V110 JBA is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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