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EU02 VLV

2002 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,306 mi
Last recorded108,306 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Cougar72,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 VLV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 108,306 miles

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

coolant leaking

n/s headlamp lens damaged

o/s/f inner boot corroding

rear tyres cracking on outer wall

Fail 10 Feb 2014 108,305 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

coolant leaking

n/s headlamp lens damaged

o/s/f inner boot corroding

rear tyres cracking on outer wall

Pass 12 Feb 2013 103,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 98,190 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 90,470 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 90,470 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 83,757 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 75,336 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 68,802 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 60,029 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 46,698 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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EU02 VLV is a 2002 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 72,192 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 EU02 VLV, 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 24 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EU02 VLV registered?

EU02 VLV is a 2002 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is EU02 VLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU02 VLV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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