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K55 MSB

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,198 mi
Last recorded153,198 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 MSB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2009 153,198 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

failed first emission test engine code not listed on data base or in in service exhaust emission standards 14 edition book so tested to 1/8/95-31/8/02 default values

play in nearside front suspension lower arm front bush NOT FOUND USING METHOD OF INSPECTION IN MOT TESTING GUIDE

Pass 7 Dec 2007 145,955 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 134,727 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION

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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K55 MSB is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 K55 MSB, 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 K55 MSB registered?

K55 MSB is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 9 June 1999.

Is K55 MSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K55 MSB shows 3 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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