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V358 LJN

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,831 mi
Last recorded94,831 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV358 LJN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 94,831 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

POWER STEERING FLUID CONTAMINATED WITH WATER OR OTHER OIL

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Mar 2012 94,831 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

POWER STEERING FLUID CONTAMINATED WITH WATER OR OTHER OIL

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Mar 2011 86,712 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 85,217 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 81,481 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 78,527 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 73,110 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 68,725 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 68,725 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

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

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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V358 LJN is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V358 LJN, 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 V358 LJN registered?

V358 LJN is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V358 LJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V358 LJN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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