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MV02 UKZ

2002 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,286 mi
Last recorded76,286 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Cougar72,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 UKZ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 76,286 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 75,914 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 74,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear subframe highly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2015 72,913 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 71,037 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 71,037 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 69,569 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 67,121 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 63,220 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 58,418 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,729 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 45,738 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 36,859 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 29,880 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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MV02 UKZ is a 2002 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MV02 UKZ, 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 MV02 UKZ registered?

MV02 UKZ is a 2002 Ford Cougar, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is MV02 UKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV02 UKZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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