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V495 NHK

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,492 mi
Last recorded136,492 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV495 NHK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 136,492 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 133,822 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 133,809 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 133,741 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 130,679 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 130,664 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 116,239 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 98,610 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 89,752 miles

nearside front outer cv boot slightly detiorated

tamer tag on windscreen but not within drivers view

Pass 14 Mar 2007 81,008 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 81,003 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside lower ball joint gauiter split.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 73,426 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 73,426 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V495 NHK is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V495 NHK, 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

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What year was V495 NHK registered?

V495 NHK is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V495 NHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V495 NHK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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