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V314 LHJ

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,219 mi
Last recorded71,219 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV314 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2026 71,219 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 70,575 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 69,738 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 68,872 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 67,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 67,029 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 66,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 66,342 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 66,002 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 65,338 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 64,277 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 63,474 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 62,843 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 61,412 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 59,387 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 57,767 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 55,712 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 52,639 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 49,195 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 44,676 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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V314 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V314 LHJ, 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 V314 LHJ registered?

V314 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V314 LHJ safe to buy?

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