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V505 KFL

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,602 mi
Last recorded145,602 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV505 KFL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 145,602 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 138,188 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 138,178 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 130,161 miles

fuel tank strap ia fractured

Pass 12 Feb 2008 119,687 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 108,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Mar 2006 100,019 miles

o/s fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both washers partially blocked

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

n/s head lamp weak

Fail 27 Feb 2006 99,966 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

both washers partially blocked

n/s headlamp weak

n/s/r brake disc lightly scored

o/s fuel tank strap corroded

slight wear in front b/discs

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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V505 KFL is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V505 KFL, 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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V505 KFL is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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