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V409 ETT

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

40,044 mi
Last recorded40,044 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV409 ETT
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 40,044 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 40,025 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 40,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 39,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 38,820 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 33,639 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 29,094 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 29,094 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 24,587 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 20,094 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 17,064 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 15,838 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 14,417 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,563 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 12,174 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 11,051 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 11,051 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 10,287 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 10,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 9,285 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 8,262 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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V409 ETT is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V409 ETT, 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 V409 ETT registered?

V409 ETT is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V409 ETT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V409 ETT shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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