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V203 KAF

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,611 mi
Last recorded89,611 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV203 KAF
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 89,611 miles

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 87,582 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 81,679 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 75,888 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 68,837 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 64,217 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 64,217 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 58,498 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 54,248 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 47,122 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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V203 KAF is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V203 KAF, 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 V203 KAF registered?

V203 KAF is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V203 KAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V203 KAF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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