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X868 VEV

2000 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,086 mi
Last recorded105,086 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX868 VEV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 105,086 miles

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

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2019 105,086 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2018 103,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 103,391 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 102,294 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 100,771 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 99,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 97,105 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 92,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 92,845 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 88,606 miles

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

Front and centre exhaust sections corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 8 Aug 2012 88,606 miles

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

Front and centre exhaust sections corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 19 Aug 2011 83,895 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 79,439 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 74,080 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 66,664 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 59,178 miles

both front tyres slightly misshaped

Pass 24 Aug 2006 51,284 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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X868 VEV is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X868 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 X868 VEV registered?

X868 VEV is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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