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S101 AAV

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

138,601 mi
Last recorded138,601 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 AAV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 138,601 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 138,589 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 138,572 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 138,568 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

abs and brake pad warning indicator wires innsecure at both rear wheel arches

bonnet catch stiff

front brake pipes greased

no clip fitted to n/s/f cv boot inner

o/s/f and n/s/f wheels damaged on inner rims

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 16 Sep 2009 138,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 126,167 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

abs rotors corroded

brake pipes under sealed

exhaust corroded/not leaking

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre on 3mm

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2008 126,167 miles

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

abs rotors corroded

brake pipes under sealed

exhaust corroded/not leaking

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre on 3mm

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2007 115,110 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 114,794 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

stone chip in windscreen

all 4 tyre tread depths low

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

front brake pads low

n/s/r brakes binding on slightly

rear brake pipes corroded

slight damge to n/s/r suspension arms

small buldge in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Sep 2006 103,955 miles

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

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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S101 AAV is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S101 AAV, 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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S101 AAV is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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