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V474 PPU

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,917 mi
Last recorded42,917 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV474 PPU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 42,917 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jan 2009 37,673 miles

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

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

front wiper blades juddering just pass mot

Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,826 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 27,826 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear tyre wear

Pass 19 Jan 2007 22,639 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 16,442 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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V474 PPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V474 PPU, 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 V474 PPU registered?

V474 PPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V474 PPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V474 PPU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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