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G3 CMS

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,397 mi
Last recorded105,397 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 CMS
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 105,397 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 105,386 miles

powersteering reservoir area damp no obvious leaks detected

Fail 1 Sep 2011 105,386 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

powersteering reservoir area damp no obvious leaks detected

Fail 9 Mar 2011 105,386 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 103,954 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 89,782 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 89,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 71,899 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 67,144 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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G3 CMS is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G3 CMS, 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 G3 CMS registered?

G3 CMS is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is G3 CMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G3 CMS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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