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V280 DLD

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,096 mi
Last recorded129,096 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV280 DLD
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2011 129,096 miles

ADV MAINLINE & REAR BRAKE PIPES TO BE REPLACED BY NEXT YEAR

CORRSION ON MAINLINE BRAKE PIPES & PIPES TO REAR WHEELS

N/S/R TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT ON INNER EDGE ADV REPLACE

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODING BAD

Pass 11 Sep 2010 122,136 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 114,780 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 103,561 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 83,074 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 55,104 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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V280 DLD is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V280 DLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V280 DLD registered?

V280 DLD is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 2 April 2000.

Is V280 DLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V280 DLD shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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