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V211 AEE

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

188,013 mi
Last recorded188,013 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV211 AEE
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2015 188,013 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake fluid level at minimum

hole in nsf door sill

osf seat belt frayed

Pass 18 Mar 2014 180,055 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/f screen damaged but not in drivers view

Fail 13 Mar 2014 180,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/f screen damaged but not in drivers view

Pass 15 Mar 2013 157,110 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 148,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate is damaged

offside brake light is dim

Fail 12 Mar 2012 148,351 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate is damaged

offside brake light is dim

Pass 29 Mar 2011 137,513 miles

Corroded front to rear brake pipes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn & corroded

Front no. plate damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 137,304 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Corroded front to rear brake pipes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn & corroded

Front no. plate damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 126,120 miles

Both front lower arm front rubber bushes perishing

Both front tyre wearing on inner edge (tread pattern not cut as deep as centre 3/4

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in steering coloum top bearing

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 126,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both front lower arm front rubber bushes perishing

Both front tyre wearing on inner edge (tread pattern not cut as deep as centre 3/4

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in steering coloum top bearing

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 116,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 116,196 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 104,673 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 104,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 94,505 miles

Front number plate damaged

O/S/F tyre perishing

Scratch on windscreen on N/S

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 94,505 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate damaged

O/S/F tyre perishing

Scratch on windscreen on N/S

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 82,602 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 82,595 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 82,595 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s/r light lens damaged

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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V211 AEE is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V211 AEE, 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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V211 AEE is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 29 February 2000.

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