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V753 FWF

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,138 mi
Last recorded98,138 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV753 FWF
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 98,138 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 98,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 96,810 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 95,374 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 92,726 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 92,726 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 90,979 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 88,642 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 88,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 84,596 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 84,596 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 80,895 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 80,895 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 75,248 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

al brake pads 2mm nsf tyre 2mm only passed mot today nsr shocker damp

Pass 11 Jan 2011 75,248 miles

al brake pads 2mm nsf tyre 2mm only passed mot today nsr shocker damp

Fail 15 Jan 2010 70,056 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cuts in sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 15 Jan 2010 70,056 miles

n/s/f tyre cuts in sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 22 Dec 2008 61,134 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 61,134 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 54,041 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 54,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 44,214 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 38,604 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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V753 FWF is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V753 FWF, 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 V753 FWF registered?

V753 FWF is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 29 January 2000.

Is V753 FWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V753 FWF shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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