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V331 SEV

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,192 mi
Last recorded126,192 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV331 SEV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 126,192 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2013 126,192 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 121,154 miles

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

battery loose

tyres cracking nsf nsr

Pass 26 Jul 2011 114,365 miles

Minor oil leak on engine

N/S/R tyre cut on inner sidewall but not to cords

Screw in O/S/F tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2011 114,329 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Minor oil leak on engine

N/S/R tyre cut on inner sidewall but not to cords

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

Screw in O/S/F tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2010 108,599 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 108,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 95,376 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 87,764 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 80,932 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2006 70,733 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 70,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Fail 10 Apr 2006 70,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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V331 SEV is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V331 SEV, 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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What year was V331 SEV registered?

V331 SEV is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V331 SEV safe to buy?

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