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V938 GWH

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,259 mi
Last recorded105,259 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV938 GWH
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 105,259 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 99,841 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 98,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE REAR DISCS AND PADS (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 98,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE REAR DISCS AND PADS (3.5.1i)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 98,693 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded [STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE]

Pass 14 Jan 2015 95,574 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

coolant on min

oil level on min

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 91,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 87,970 miles

rear inner discs corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2012 82,765 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2012 82,765 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 79,551 miles

Oil leak

front tyres on limit.

oil level on min.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 75,662 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 75,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 68,212 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 61,516 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 61,516 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 51,795 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 38,122 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 38,122 miles

Nearside Lower Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

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

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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V938 GWH is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V938 GWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V938 GWH registered?

V938 GWH is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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