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V766 DTF

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,266 mi
Last recorded70,266 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV766 DTF
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2008 70,266 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 70,266 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 62,975 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 62,946 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2006 57,043 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 57,043 miles

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

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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V766 DTF is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V766 DTF, 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 V766 DTF registered?

V766 DTF is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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