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K3 KFA

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

187,543 mi
Last recorded187,543 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 KFA
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 187,543 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 182,802 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 182,802 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 179,469 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 174,136 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 168,481 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 164,788 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 164,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 159,655 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 151,110 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 146,654 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 139,192 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 131,598 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 131,598 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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K3 KFA is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K3 KFA, 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 K3 KFA registered?

K3 KFA is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is K3 KFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 KFA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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