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V852 MOP

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,731 mi
Last recorded148,731 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV852 MOP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 148,731 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 148,725 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 146,583 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 146,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 144,101 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

Fail 10 Feb 2011 144,101 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 24 Jun 2010 139,914 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

FUEL TANK STARPS CORRODING

MARKS TO WINDSCREEN

N/S/R ABS WIRE SLIGHTLY INSECURE

REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS 5-7K

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH REAR LINKS

Fail 23 Jun 2010 139,912 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

FUEL TANK STARPS CORRODING

MARKS TO WINDSCREEN

N/S/R ABS WIRE SLIGHTLY INSECURE

PART OF CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT INOP

REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS 5-7K

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH REAR LINKS

Pass 29 Jun 2009 127,821 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 118,306 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 118,305 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel (3.2.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 110,405 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 110,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 100,943 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 90,766 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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V852 MOP is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V852 MOP, 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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V852 MOP is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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