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V248 RKN

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

23,619 mi
Last recorded23,619 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV248 RKN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 23,619 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2013 19,378 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly rusty

number plates poor

Pass 16 May 2012 14,909 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 14,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread but not showing cords.

rusty power steering pipes.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 13,807 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 12,195 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2010 12,195 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2009 6,640 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 6,640 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 3,833 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 2,183 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 2,183 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 377 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2006 377 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

front number plate cracked

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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V248 RKN is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V248 RKN, 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 V248 RKN registered?

V248 RKN is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V248 RKN safe to buy?

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