MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES
POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODING
REAR TYRES GOING OUT OF SHAPE
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK
BRAKE DISCS CORRODING
BRAKE PADS WORN LOW
BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
EXHAUST CORRODING
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
BRAKE DISCS CORRODING
BRAKE PADS WORN LOW
BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
EXHAUST CORRODING
FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES
POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODING
REAR TYRES GOING OUT OF SHAPE
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S285 XPU is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 S285 XPU, 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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How do I check the history of S285 XPU?
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What year was S285 XPU registered?
S285 XPU is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 12 January 1999.
Is S285 XPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for S285 XPU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S285 XPU have outstanding finance?
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