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V417 HRM

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,121 mi
Last recorded100,121 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV417 HRM
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 100,121 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 2 Oct 2009 97,217 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 95,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING SOUNDS ROUGH

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

REAR SEAT BELT RECIVERS STICKY

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

spare set of number plates in boot

Pass 2 Oct 2008 95,120 miles

O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING SOUNDS ROUGH

REAR SEAT BELT RECIVERS STICKY

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

spare set of number plates in boot

Pass 13 Sep 2007 92,858 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 92,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 83,252 miles

front lower suspension arm front bushes well worn

rear brake pads well worn

rear bumper insecure

rear tyres wearing on both edges 215/50/16

Pass 9 Sep 2005 74,049 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 74,049 miles

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

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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V417 HRM 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 66.7%.

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 V417 HRM, 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 V417 HRM registered?

V417 HRM is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V417 HRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V417 HRM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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