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KOS02014

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

210,755 mi
Last recorded210,755 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOS02014
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 210,755 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 210,755 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted both (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.4e)

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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KOS02014 is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KOS02014, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KOS02014 registered?

KOS02014 is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 19 July 1999.

Is KOS02014 safe to buy?

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