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J20 AEM

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,011 mi
Last recorded80,011 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 AEM
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 80,011 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 80,462 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 18 Jun 2010 80,457 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Jun 2009 72,749 miles

engine oil level on minimum

brake fluid dirty needs replacing

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

cracks to nearside and offside rear tyre walls and tread

front brake discs considerable worn

Fail 26 Jun 2009 72,748 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

brake fluid dirty needs replacing

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

cracks to nearside and offside rear tyre walls and tread

engine oil level on minimum

front brake discs considerable worn

Pass 28 Jun 2008 67,259 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 67,259 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 59,902 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 53,626 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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J20 AEM is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,998cc 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 J20 AEM, 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 J20 AEM registered?

J20 AEM is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is J20 AEM safe to buy?

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