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K14 PJK

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

228,492 mi
Last recorded228,492 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 PJK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 228,492 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 228,492 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 226,666 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 226,658 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 224,755 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 224,738 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 221,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 221,965 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 220,120 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 220,053 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to remove cap to inspect seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 218,086 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front wing slightly corroded at bottom

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

previous signs of welding

Fail 5 Aug 2020 218,084 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front wing slightly corroded at bottom

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

previous signs of welding

Pass 8 Aug 2019 215,855 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake pads low viewed through the wheel

Pass 31 Jul 2018 212,607 miles

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

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

signs of corrosion on o/s+n/sf floors

Pass 7 Jul 2017 209,646 miles

Steering stiff on idle

Pass 7 Jul 2016 205,420 miles

f/tyres wearing on inside

Pass 7 Jul 2015 201,354 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 193,934 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 193,934 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 186,687 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 177,930 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 177,930 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 169,888 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 160,815 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 153,254 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear cross member showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2008 143,809 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 143,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 138,314 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 131,870 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 124,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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K14 PJK is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K14 PJK, 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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K14 PJK is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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