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R20 RKF

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,502 mi
Last recorded45,502 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 RKF
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 45,502 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 45,501 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s and o/s outer chassis rails near floor pans (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 45,491 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 44,645 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s/f lower wishbone front bushes wearing

Fail 9 Aug 2014 44,628 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s/f lower wishbone front bushes wearing

Pass 18 Jul 2013 43,785 miles

n/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Jul 2012 43,338 miles

both front brake discs in corroded condition on inside edges

Pass 6 Jul 2011 41,678 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,051 miles

both front metal brake pipes slightly corrodeds

Pass 6 Jul 2009 39,976 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs lipped/poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2008 38,453 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 36,662 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 35,157 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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R20 RKF is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R20 RKF, 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 R20 RKF?

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What year was R20 RKF registered?

R20 RKF is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 15 July 1999.

Is R20 RKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 RKF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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