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V562 KFL

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,362 mi
Last recorded78,362 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV562 KFL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 78,362 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 77,504 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2019 75,850 miles

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 75,343 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 73,659 miles

Nearside Rear lower suspension arm bush has slight movement

Offside Rear lower suspension arm bush has freeplay

Pass 4 Feb 2016 71,988 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 71,988 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 70,262 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 68,721 miles

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

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

n/s/r o/s/r tyres have cracks to side wall

Fail 4 Feb 2014 68,721 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

n/s/r o/s/r tyres have cracks to side wall

Pass 6 Feb 2013 67,758 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 61,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 61,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 60,623 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 57,688 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 54,791 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 50,325 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 50,320 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 50,315 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 47,058 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 43,679 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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V562 KFL is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V562 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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V562 KFL is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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