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OFZ 4172

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,801 mi
Last recorded66,801 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFZ 4172
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 66,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 66,801 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,491 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 54,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 49,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

o/s rear exhaust mount deteriorated

rear subframe corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2011 42,057 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 41,175 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 41,175 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 39,349 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 35,839 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 32,896 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,422 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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OFZ 4172 is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OFZ 4172, 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 OFZ 4172 registered?

OFZ 4172 is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is OFZ 4172 safe to buy?

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