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V641 GJR

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,753 mi
Last recorded95,753 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV641 GJR
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 95,753 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 95,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 86,253 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 86,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 75,919 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 75,919 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 66,521 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 66,521 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 58,082 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 48,078 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 48,074 miles

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

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

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

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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V641 GJR is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V641 GJR, 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 V641 GJR registered?

V641 GJR is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V641 GJR safe to buy?

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