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V627 HCY

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,443 mi
Last recorded118,443 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV627 HCY
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 118,443 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 113,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Nov 2011 113,907 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2010 110,004 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2009 100,887 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 100,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 93,605 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 77,478 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 62,345 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

slight movement[up and down]nearsise front suspension

windscreen marked slightly not restricting drivers view

Pass 6 Sep 2006 62,345 miles

slight movement[up and down]nearsise front suspension

windscreen marked slightly not restricting drivers view

Pass 28 Jun 2005 49,428 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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V627 HCY is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V627 HCY, 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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What year was V627 HCY registered?

V627 HCY is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V627 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V627 HCY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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