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V903 NBM

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

52,219 mi
Last recorded52,219 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV903 NBM
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 52,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank supporting strap corroded

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 17 Jan 2020 52,219 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury offside rear wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp offside rear (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working offside (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank supporting strap corroded

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit also wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2019 51,499 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre near legal limit also wearing inner edge

offside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 50,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 50,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 49,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 49,526 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 48,004 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 48,004 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working offside (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp offside rear (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 46,404 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 46,383 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 44,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 44,800 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 42,989 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,493 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 40,493 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,983 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 36,966 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre has cuts to its outer wall

Pass 12 Jan 2010 32,996 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 29,907 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 27,526 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have wear but are fit for use /o/s/f tyre has cuts to the sidewall on outside

Pass 9 Jan 2007 24,694 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 22,261 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)

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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V903 NBM is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V903 NBM, 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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V903 NBM is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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