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V49 GDF

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,698 mi
Last recorded102,698 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV49 GDF
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 102,698 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 98,110 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 98,109 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 93,611 miles

all brake pipes and hose ferrules heavily greased when presented

screenwasher pressure low

Fail 19 Jun 2010 89,513 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 89,513 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 79,214 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 79,214 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 72,540 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 66,614 miles

all ttyres worn on the inside edge

o,s,f tyre close to wear limit

Pass 1 Jun 2006 62,250 miles

both rear tyres scollaped on edges

Fail 27 May 2006 62,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly scollaped on edges

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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V49 GDF is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V49 GDF, 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 V49 GDF registered?

V49 GDF is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V49 GDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V49 GDF shows 12 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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