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V326 KFL

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,718 mi
Last recorded67,718 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV326 KFL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 67,718 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on edge

Fail 14 Jul 2016 67,718 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F tyre worn on edge

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 61,412 miles

o/s park brake effort slightly low

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2014 61,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s park brake effort slightly low

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2014

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 56,154 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 52,810 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 52,809 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,033 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 49,032 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 44,998 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 19 Feb 2010 44,998 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 18 Feb 2010 44,984 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 41,031 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 36,793 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 36,792 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 32,285 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 27,705 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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V326 KFL is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V326 KFL, 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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V326 KFL is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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