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W54 VNK

2000 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,198 mi
Last recorded91,198 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW54 VNK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 91,198 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 90,815 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 90,221 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component cooler (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust rubber perishing

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2023 90,220 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component cooler (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber perishing

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2022 88,525 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 88,238 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 87,705 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 87,399 miles

Brake fluid looks dirty

Pass 19 Nov 2018 85,890 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 19 Nov 2018 85,887 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stops working when rear fog lamps turned on (4.2.3 (c))

Both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 28 Nov 2017 84,841 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 83,913 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 83,464 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 81,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 81,498 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have uneven wear

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 26 Nov 2012 80,955 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 80,369 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 80,369 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 78,961 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 78,960 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Reverse lights in-op

Pass 1 Dec 2009 75,395 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank retaining strap is slightly corroded.

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

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

nearside rear brake is slightly tight.

Fail 1 Dec 2009 75,395 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank retaining strap is slightly corroded.

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

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

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

nearside rear brake is slightly tight.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 64,368 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 64,368 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 62,067 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 56,335 miles

Nearside front lower wishbone front bush is getting weak but ok at time of test

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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W54 VNK is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W54 VNK, 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 W54 VNK registered?

W54 VNK is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 10 August 2000.

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