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V311 MHK

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,049 mi
Last recorded142,049 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV311 MHK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 142,049 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 130,537 miles

Nearside Front side light dim

Nearside Rear brake light bulb dim

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 130,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front side light dim

Nearside Rear brake light bulb dim

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 118,319 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

parking brake still lower than expected for make and model

Fail 20 Jul 2016 118,317 miles

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2015 106,783 miles

partial retest repaired on site carried over from old mot system

Fail 3 Aug 2015 106,783 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2014 101,779 miles

play in o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 5 Aug 2014 101,779 miles

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

play in o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 2 Aug 2013 86,052 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 86,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 73,336 miles

inner faces of front discs corroding

Fail 30 Jul 2012 73,336 miles

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

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

inner faces of front discs corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2011 63,253 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 59,924 miles

alternator not charging

Pass 3 Jul 2009 56,920 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 46,680 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 46,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 35,298 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 27,312 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)

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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V311 MHK is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V311 MHK, 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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V311 MHK is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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