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V736 MJN

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,663 mi
Last recorded112,663 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV736 MJN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 112,663 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 105,027 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2010 105,027 miles

Oil leak

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2009
Pass 18 Dec 2008 93,767 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 93,767 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 89,557 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 89,557 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 85,300 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 85,300 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 80,218 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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V736 MJN is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V736 MJN, 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 V736 MJN registered?

V736 MJN is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V736 MJN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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