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L123 RLB

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,264 mi
Last recorded109,264 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 RLB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 109,264 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 109,059 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 108,712 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 108,019 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 107,553 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 104,446 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 102,292 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 99,004 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 96,272 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 96,013 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 95,764 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 94,934 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 93,606 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 61,918 miles

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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L123 RLB is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L123 RLB, 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

How do I check the history of L123 RLB?

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What year was L123 RLB registered?

L123 RLB is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is L123 RLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L123 RLB shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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