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X776 VEV

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,220 mi
Last recorded75,220 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2007
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX776 VEV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2007 75,220 miles

both rear shockers(strutts) getting soft x2.

nsr sill outer slight corrossion.

nsr wheel bearing just starting to pick up.

rear anti-rollbar upper bushes worn x2.

rear discs corroded.

rear section of main front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 64,987 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 64,987 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 62,763 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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X776 VEV is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X776 VEV, 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 X776 VEV registered?

X776 VEV is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X776 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X776 VEV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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