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V420 MHK

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,309 mi
Last recorded71,309 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV420 MHK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 May 2015 71,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 69,596 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,309 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 64,329 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 62,897 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 60,420 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Nov 2009 60,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2008 56,148 miles

offside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

rear tyres perished( advise replacement)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 50,085 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 45,707 miles

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

right front tyre damaged outer side wall

Fail 30 May 2006 45,624 miles

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

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

right front tyre outer side wall damaged

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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V420 MHK 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 V420 MHK, 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 V420 MHK registered?

V420 MHK is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V420 MHK safe to buy?

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