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V457 GJR

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,814 mi
Last recorded83,814 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV457 GJR
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 83,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2011 78,930 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 78,930 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2008 63,786 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 63,786 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 55,068 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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V457 GJR is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V457 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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What year was V457 GJR registered?

V457 GJR is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 21 February 2000.

Is V457 GJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V457 GJR shows 6 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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