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K7 RTV

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,596 mi
Last recorded96,596 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 RTV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 96,596 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 91,942 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 91,935 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front inner brake discs worn

offside rear wheel rough/noisy when rotated

Pass 24 Jun 2011 86,586 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 79,443 miles

chip in screen, handbrake travel is high, rack is worn, off side front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 74,650 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear cross member surface rust

Pass 14 Jun 2008 69,010 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 64,139 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 58,592 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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K7 RTV is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K7 RTV, 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 K7 RTV registered?

K7 RTV is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is K7 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K7 RTV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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