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V430 KBA

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,803 mi
Last recorded76,803 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV430 KBA
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 76,803 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 25 Nov 2011 76,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 20 Aug 2010 68,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 56,940 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,844 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 50,794 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 46,389 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs show heavy lipping to inner surfaces

front brakes show small amount of out of balance

o/s front tyre wearing to edge and showing indicators

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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V430 KBA is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V430 KBA, 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 V430 KBA registered?

V430 KBA is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V430 KBA safe to buy?

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