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V690 FAW

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,166 mi
Last recorded111,166 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV690 FAW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 111,166 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

handbrake cable creaking

nearside & offside rear brake discs pitted

rear suspension subframe corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2011 111,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside & offside rear brake discs pitted

rear suspension subframe corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 102,946 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 93,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 93,247 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 92,881 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 92,221 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 89,258 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 81,470 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 81,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly pitted by petrol tank .o/s/r tyre punctured .

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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V690 FAW is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V690 FAW, 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 V690 FAW registered?

V690 FAW is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V690 FAW safe to buy?

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