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V39 HPT

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,071 mi
Last recorded118,071 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV39 HPT
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 118,071 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

note,brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Sep 2012 116,831 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 106,631 miles

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

nearside rear wheel lightly rubbing on handbrake cable

Fail 6 Oct 2011 106,631 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear wheel lightly rubbing on handbrake cable

Pass 9 Oct 2010 97,075 miles

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

Oil leak

rear discs and pads wearing and corroding

Fail 8 Oct 2010 97,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

rear discs and pads wearing and corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2009 94,060 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 93,494 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 86,480 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 66,317 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 45,140 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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V39 HPT is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V39 HPT, 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 V39 HPT registered?

V39 HPT is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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