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LUI 8015

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,824 mi
Last recorded63,824 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 8015
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 63,824 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 62,879 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 62,524 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 62,021 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective is split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 61,249 miles

205/50r16

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

all tyres perished on edge of side walls

Pass 14 Jun 2018 60,388 miles

205/50r16

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material parts of both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2016 58,855 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes at rear end (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

parts of rear suspension corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2016 58,851 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arms front bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ends of both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

parts of rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2014 56,273 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,279 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

discs rusty all round

Fail 23 Aug 2013 55,279 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

discs rusty all round

Pass 8 Aug 2012 52,678 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 52,640 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 49,686 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 46,268 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,962 miles

Slight engine misfire at fast idle

Pass 7 Aug 2008 40,221 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 40,221 miles

Centre Lower Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 36,672 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 36,672 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 32,195 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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LUI 8015 is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LUI 8015, 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 LUI 8015 registered?

LUI 8015 is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is LUI 8015 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUI 8015 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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