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AFZ 4954

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,998 mi
Last recorded82,998 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 4954
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 82,998 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 82,998 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 79,275 miles

Both front drop link covers poor

Nearside sill damaged

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 78,273 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 76,960 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust supports weak

Pass 8 Dec 2015 76,007 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 75,094 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 74,165 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 72,527 miles

heaviley undersealed

Pass 4 Jan 2012 71,123 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 69,127 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 67,043 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 65,803 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 63,742 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 63,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 61,699 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tested in wet

Pass 10 Dec 2005 59,004 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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AFZ 4954 is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1999 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 87,490 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 AFZ 4954, 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 27 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 AFZ 4954 registered?

AFZ 4954 is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 26 June 1999.

Is AFZ 4954 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFZ 4954 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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