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V765 FSG

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,870 mi
Last recorded89,870 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV765 FSG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 89,870 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 82,873 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 82,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 74,346 miles

Driver's door window inop

Fan belt badly cracked

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight play on OSF wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jan 2011 70,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 70,213 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 66,518 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 63,125 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 63,125 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 60,206 miles

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2006 58,735 miles

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

front tyres 3mm

wear indicators showing front wiper blades

Fail 23 Nov 2006 58,735 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres 3mm

wear indicators showing front wiper blades

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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V765 FSG is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V765 FSG, 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 V765 FSG registered?

V765 FSG is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V765 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V765 FSG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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