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V373 UAT

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,879 mi
Last recorded169,879 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV373 UAT
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2013 169,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

vehicle heavilly undersilled on underside of of chassis and sills

Pass 29 Aug 2013 169,879 miles

vehicle heavilly undersilled on underside of of chassis and sills

Pass 16 Aug 2012 164,984 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 164,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 155,902 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 145,356 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 129,539 miles

Front & rear sub-frames rusty

Front brake discs worn

Nearside & offside rear floor to sills rusty

Nearside front & rear tyres sidewalls damaged

Nearside front tyre sidewall perrished

Nearside rear floor rusty

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2008 119,697 miles

All tyres edges worn

Nearside rear floor rusty

Rear sub-frame rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2007 109,423 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 109,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 85,064 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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V373 UAT is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black 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 V373 UAT, 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 V373 UAT registered?

V373 UAT is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V373 UAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V373 UAT 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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