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LKZ 9387

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,033 mi
Last recorded131,033 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKZ 9387
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 131,033 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 131,033 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 122,514 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 122,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 111,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective

n/s+o/s rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres wearing inner edge

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2011 111,888 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective

n/s+o/s rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f + n/s/r tyres wearing inner edge

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2011 111,878 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective

n/s+o/s rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f + n/s/r tyres wearing inner edge

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2010 99,607 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front brake discs slightly scorched

Pass 5 Sep 2009 87,455 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 87,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 74,971 miles

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2007 71,434 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 69,616 miles

Rear subframe corroded. Light surface corrosion to other suspension components.

Recommend refitting l/h front flexi-brake hose as it is slightly twisted.

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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LKZ 9387 is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LKZ 9387, 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 LKZ 9387 registered?

LKZ 9387 is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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