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V174 HGC

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,494 mi
Last recorded115,494 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV174 HGC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 115,494 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on egde

pads low

petrol straps in poor condition

rear tyres wearing on egdes and slightly misshaped

Pass 28 May 2009 108,562 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 108,562 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 104,123 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 104,006 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 90,105 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 69,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V174 HGC is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V174 HGC, 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 V174 HGC registered?

V174 HGC is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 February 2000.

Is V174 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V174 HGC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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