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K4 DRK

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,668 mi
Last recorded87,668 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 DRK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 87,668 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front numberplate cracked.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Slight play in rear antirollbar rubbers.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 87,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre stoplight not working.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front numberplate cracked.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Slight play in rear antirollbar rubbers.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 78,716 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 69,593 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 69,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 55,947 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 55,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 43,585 miles

all brake discs corroded but opperate correctly.

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

both front tyre tread depths 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

both track control arm inner front bushes perished/slightly split but still secure.

engine damp with oil.

engine management light on.

o/s headlight aim slightly low but within tolerances.

rear wiper blade split.

various light underbody corrosion.

windscreen delaminated around edges.

Fail 5 Sep 2006 41,097 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front number plate top edge slightly discoloured.

slight engine oil leak,(only damp).

underside of vehicle very dry & corroded.Needs wax oyling!

Pass 5 Sep 2006 41,097 miles

front number plate top edge slightly discoloured.

slight engine oil leak,(only damp).

underside of vehicle very dry & corroded.Needs wax oyling!

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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K4 DRK is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K4 DRK, 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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K4 DRK is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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