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V641 LNO

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,359 mi
Last recorded105,359 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV641 LNO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 105,359 miles

brake and fuel pipes covered in underseal.

front tyres cracking in tread.

oil sump corroded and leaking.

rear shockabsorbers leaking.

slight bind to n/s/r brake.

underbody and various suspension components corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 104,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake inbalance of 19%

Fuel tank pipes corroded.

N/S/R ABS sensor wiring bracket insecure.

N/S/R track control arm bushes showing signs of deterioration.

N/S/R tyre on 3.0mm tread depth and wearing on edges.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F ABS sensor wiring bracket insecure.

O/S/R ABS sensor wiring bracket insecure.

O/S/R track control arm bushes showi ng signs of deterioration.

O/S/R tyre on 3.0mm tread depth and wearing on edges.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under body of vehicle showing signs of corrosion in areas.

Various brake pipes slightly corroded.

Various suspension and steering components corroded.

Various suspension bushes showing signs of deterioration

Fail 8 Aug 2012 104,124 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake inbalance of 19%

Fuel tank pipes corroded.

N/S wiper blade split.

N/S/R ABS sensor wiring bracket insecure.

N/S/R track control arm bushes showing signs of deterioration.

N/S/R tyre on 3.0mm tread depth and wearing on edges.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F ABS sensor wiring bracket insecure.

O/S/R ABS sensor wiring bracket insecure.

O/S/R track control arm bushes showi ng signs of deterioration.

O/S/R tyre on 3.0mm tread depth and wearing on edges.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under body of vehicle showing signs of corrosion in areas.

Various brake pipes slightly corroded.

Various suspension and steering components corroded.

Various suspension bushes showing signs of deterioration

Pass 5 Aug 2011 101,089 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 101,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 95,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 89,246 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 89,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 82,169 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 74,511 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 64,082 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 64,082 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 59,367 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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V641 LNO is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V641 LNO, 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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V641 LNO is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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