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V83 MUY

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,521 mi
Last recorded107,521 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV83 MUY
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2018 107,521 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 105,181 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 105,116 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 103,186 miles

surface corrosion to underside of car and sills

Pass 8 Dec 2015 101,128 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 101,126 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 98,882 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 97,541 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 97,541 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 93,872 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 93,872 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 90,156 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 86,676 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 86,676 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 82,498 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 76,997 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 76,997 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 70,106 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 55,562 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 44,508 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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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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