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V714 PER

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,748 mi
Last recorded62,748 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV714 PER
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 62,748 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 62,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 57,718 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 57,718 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2008 48,269 miles

front lower suspension arm bushes perishing.

slight movement in front antiroll bar mount bushes.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 41,170 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 41,170 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 35,976 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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V714 PER is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V714 PER, 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 V714 PER registered?

V714 PER is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V714 PER safe to buy?

The MOT history for V714 PER shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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