MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,521 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake fluid leak from rear of front to rear unions (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter torn leaking and insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected ABS wire loose at chassis mount (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected ABS wire loose at chassis mount (4.11 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sub frame corroded weakened and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
fuel breather pipes corroded
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
coolant leak from thermostat housing
inner and outer sills corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
coolant leak from thermostat housing
inner and outer sills corroded
surface corrosion to underside of car and sills
n/s inner sill slightly corroded
o/s inner and outer sills corroded
o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded
oil leak
oil round gearbox no leaks detected
underside of vehicle slightly corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by seatbelt mounting (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s inner sill slightly corroded
o/s inner and outer sills corroded
o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded
oil leak
oil round gearbox no leaks detected
underside of vehicle slightly corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear brakes pipes corroded
surface corrosion to both inner sills
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
cover plate on the end of the gear box broken
rear support brackets for the abs wires are insucure
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
cover plate on the end of the gear box broken
rear support brackets for the abs wires are insucure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
nsr tyre uneven wear
osr tyre inner edge worn
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
nsr tyre uneven wear
osr tyre inner edge worn
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside door mirror cracked
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside door mirror cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
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V83 MUY is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 V83 MUY, 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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V83 MUY is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 January 2000.
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