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KR52 WXC

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,672 mi
Last recorded115,672 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 WXC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2017 115,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault and brake warning lamp (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front pas pipes corroded

Offside Rear inner sill excessively corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2015 108,937 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel filler pipes heavily corroded

metal brake pipes and fuel pipes obscured by fuel tank unable to carry out full inspections

nearside sill front end holed and rusted not within prescribed area

offside sill front end heavily corroded not within prescribed area

power steering metal pipes corroded

rear sub-frame extremely heavily corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 103,365 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear subframe heavily corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2014 103,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside front tyre heavily worn on edges

rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 97,510 miles

both front brake disc inner rotors worn

excessive run out on front brake disc

offside rear brake binding slightly

power steering metal pipes heavily corroded

rear chassis cross member heavily corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2013 97,403 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front brake disc inner rotors worn

excessive run out on front brake disc

offside rear brake binding slightly

power steering metal pipes heavily corroded

rear chassis cross member heavily corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 89,344 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 80,975 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 80,888 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2010 73,761 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Feb 2010 73,761 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2009 66,109 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 56,074 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes suggest further investigation

Pass 27 Feb 2007 48,889 miles

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

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

age cracks appearing on both rear tyres

Pass 4 Oct 2005 43,178 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KR52 WXC is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KR52 WXC, 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 KR52 WXC registered?

KR52 WXC is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is KR52 WXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 WXC shows 15 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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