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V659 JVK

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,598 mi
Last recorded138,598 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV659 JVK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 138,598 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2009 138,583 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2008 136,971 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 136,971 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 125,198 miles

exhaust corrison and n/s/f and o/s/f outter cv boots starting cracking n/s/ and o/s/f lower arm bush

Pass 19 Feb 2007 116,237 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 97,468 miles

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

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

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

n/s wing mirror cracked slightly.

n/s/r tyre cracked on outer sidewall.

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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V659 JVK is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V659 JVK, 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 V659 JVK registered?

V659 JVK is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 29 February 2000.

Is V659 JVK safe to buy?

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