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GAZ 3917

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,368 mi
Last recorded82,368 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 3917
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 82,368 miles

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

both front tyres low and worn on edges

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

engine oil leaks

exhaust front flex deterating

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn (pads ok)

fuel tank filler and vent pipes corroded

genral corrosion to underside

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2014 82,350 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front tyres low and worn on edges

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

engine oil leaks

exhaust front flex deterating

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn (pads ok)

fuel tank filler and vent pipes corroded

genral corrosion to underside

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 79,521 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 76,626 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 76,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 73,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 71,159 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 68,519 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 65,688 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 62,257 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 62,257 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 61,239 miles

Catalytic convertor is rattling inside.

Front to Rear metal brake pies are starting to corrode.

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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GAZ 3917 is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GAZ 3917, 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 GAZ 3917 registered?

GAZ 3917 is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is GAZ 3917 safe to buy?

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