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V264 KSA

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,748 mi
Last recorded63,748 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV264 KSA
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 63,748 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 23 Nov 2016 63,721 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Dec 2015 59,938 miles

general corrosion under car with several welding repairs

Fail 26 Nov 2015 59,840 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

general corrosion under car with several welding repairs

Pass 27 Nov 2014 55,817 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 55,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2013 51,534 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 51,534 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 48,020 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

corrosion to o/s sill

o/s rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

rear subframe corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2012 47,995 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

corrosion to o/s sill

o/s rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 43,857 miles

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2010 39,273 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2009 35,229 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 35,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 30,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 25,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 20,909 miles

slight play both front wishbone bushes

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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V264 KSA is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V264 KSA, 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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V264 KSA is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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