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V371 KWX

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,545 mi
Last recorded76,545 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV371 KWX
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 76,545 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 76,540 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal feels spongie (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose on thread (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2012 72,202 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 67,660 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 66,237 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 64,173 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 62,673 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 62,673 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 55,502 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 46,955 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 46,877 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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V371 KWX is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V371 KWX, 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 V371 KWX registered?

V371 KWX is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V371 KWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V371 KWX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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