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E12 GRA

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,554 mi
Last recorded81,554 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 GRA
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 81,554 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 79,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 76,953 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 76,948 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2017 73,963 miles

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

Offside Front floor corroded and holed

Offside Rear brake slight binding

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 73,963 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 71,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear sign of possible brake fluid leak??

Fail 11 Aug 2016 71,218 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear sign of possible brake fluid leak??

Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,523 miles

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

Offside Rear misting of oil

Pass 21 Aug 2014 67,929 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 66,530 miles

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2012 65,219 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,686 miles

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

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES CRACKING

O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRE CRACKING

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 62,096 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 62,096 miles

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

exhaust system is corroded

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 3 Aug 2009 60,331 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 58,694 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 57,435 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 51,196 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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E12 GRA is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E12 GRA, 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.

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What year was E12 GRA registered?

E12 GRA is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is E12 GRA safe to buy?

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