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J10 WGM

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,981 mi
Last recorded126,981 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 WGM
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 126,981 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 118,683 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel filter and pipes corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2009 117,460 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 117,456 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 113,928 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 111,919 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 108,145 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 106,675 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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J10 WGM is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J10 WGM, 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 J10 WGM registered?

J10 WGM is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 5 October 1999.

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