MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
corrosion to brake pipes
slight blow to exhaust flexi
suspension pushes perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to brake pipes
front brake discs heavily corroded
front brake pads worn
slight blow to exhaust flexi
suspension pushes perished
Front bushes on suspension perishing
exhaust corroding
previous signs of welding
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front bushes on suspension perishing
exhaust corroding
previous signs of welding
both front seat belts slow to retract
corrosion to front section of exhaust
corrosion to rear brake discs
corrosion to vehicle under body
front brake disc corroded/lipped worn
heavy corrosion to fuel pipes
n/s/f tyre worn low centre tread
n/s/r tyre worn unevenly nail in tread
o/s/f tyre worn inside edge
rear inner brake pads appear low
slight play to o/s/f anti roll bar drop link
surface corrosion to various brake pipes
water contamination to edges of windscreen
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
both front seat belts slow to retract
corrosion to front section of exhaust
corrosion to rear brake discs
corrosion to vehicle under body
front brake disc corroded/lipped worn
heavy corrosion to fuel pipes
n/s/f tyre worn low centre tread
n/s/r tyre worn unevenly nail in tread
o/s/f tyre worn inside edge
rear inner brake pads appear low
slight play to o/s/f anti roll bar drop link
surface corrosion to various brake pipes
water contamination to edges of windscreen
corrosion on inner and outer sills previous repairs
exhaust corroding
front and rear brake discs lipped and scored
front and rear suspension bushes slight perrishing
front and rear suspension components corroding
previous repairs to brake pipes
various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
corrosion on inner and outer sills previous repairs
exhaust corroding
front and rear brake discs lipped and scored
front and rear suspension bushes slight perrishing
front and rear suspension components corroding
previous repairs to brake pipes
various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
emissions only just met limits
exhausat corroded
oil leaks
underbody and cills corroded
various brake pipes corroded
various suspension components corroded
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
emissions only just met limits
exhausat corroded
oil leaks
underbody and cills corroded
various brake pipes corroded
various suspension components corroded
corrosion to brake pipes
exhaust corroded
front brake discs corroded and pitted
n/s/f tyre worn edges
o/s/f tyre on 2mm tread
slight bind to n/s/r brake
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
brake fluid level on min
corrosion to brake pipes
exhaust corroded
front brake discs corroded and pitted
n/s/f tyre worn edges
o/s/f tyre on 2mm tread
slight bind to n/s/r brake
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
V446 GJR is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 V446 GJR, 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
How do I check the history of V446 GJR?
You can check the full history of V446 GJR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was V446 GJR registered?
V446 GJR is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 21 January 2000.
Is V446 GJR safe to buy?
The MOT history for V446 GJR shows 26 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V446 GJR have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V446 GJR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.