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V52 GDF

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,962 mi
Last recorded71,962 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV52 GDF
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 71,962 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 71,962 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 69,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 66,546 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 63,656 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 59,793 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake fluid low

condensation in offside headlamp

engine oil low

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2006 51,658 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 51,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wishbone - front bushes getting worn

front number plate cracked, rear number plate starting to discolour

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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V52 GDF is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc 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 V52 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 V52 GDF registered?

V52 GDF is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V52 GDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V52 GDF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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