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V357 DRR

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

213,817 mi
Last recorded213,817 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV357 DRR
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 213,817 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 198,194 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 185,711 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 175,336 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 160,548 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 137,774 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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V357 DRR is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue 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 V357 DRR, 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 V357 DRR registered?

V357 DRR is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V357 DRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V357 DRR 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.

Does V357 DRR have outstanding finance?

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