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V446 GJR

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

130,400 mi
Last recorded130,400 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV446 GJR
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 130,400 miles

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))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 130,400 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 125,753 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

slight blow to exhaust flexi

suspension pushes perished

Fail 26 Jun 2017 125,753 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 121,197 miles

Front bushes on suspension perishing

exhaust corroding

previous signs of welding

Fail 23 Jun 2016 121,197 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 115,363 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 115,363 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 108,541 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 108,541 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2013 101,978 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2013 101,987 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 95,896 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 95,896 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 90,879 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 90,879 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 86,994 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 86,994 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 80,506 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 76,062 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 75,914 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 70,875 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 70,875 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jul 2006 65,609 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 65,609 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2005 59,555 miles

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.

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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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.

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V446 GJR is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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