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A10 GFS

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,759 mi
Last recorded100,759 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 GFS
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 100,759 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 97,951 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 97,951 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 94,885 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 92,100 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 88,929 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 88,929 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 86,498 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 84,405 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 80,902 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 77,874 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 77,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 74,563 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 71,040 miles

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

o/s/r strut top mount corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 67,163 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 64,271 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 60,794 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 57,176 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 53,685 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 50,237 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,966 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 42,583 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 39,098 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 34,500 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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A10 GFS is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 A10 GFS, 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 A10 GFS registered?

A10 GFS is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is A10 GFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 GFS shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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