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V748 DHG

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,901 mi
Last recorded130,901 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV748 DHG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 130,901 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 129,036 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 35,783 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 118,158 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 117,921 miles

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

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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V748 DHG is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V748 DHG, 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 V748 DHG registered?

V748 DHG is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V748 DHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V748 DHG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V748 DHG have outstanding finance?

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