MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,178 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front tyres wearing inner shoulders
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Slight runout n/s/f brake disc
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak on gearbox
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak on gearbox
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
BOTH FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WARPED
BOTH FRONT WISHBONES FOULING ON THE SUBFRAME WHEN VEHICLE IS JACKED UP
CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING INSECURE
MOTORBIKE EXHAUST FITTED TO VEHICLE AS A BACK BOX
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F TYRE WORN ON THE INNER EDGE
REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM BLOWING
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
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W178 VGJ is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W178 VGJ, 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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What year was W178 VGJ registered?
W178 VGJ is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 29 March 2000.
Is W178 VGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for W178 VGJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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