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S320 BWL

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,279 mi
Last recorded94,279 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS320 BWL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 94,279 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 92,659 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 85,853 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 83,895 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 83,874 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 80,568 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 80,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

o/s/front flexiblebrake pipes lightly twisted

Pass 29 Sep 2006 79,950 miles

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

front brake imbalance slightly high suggest inspection

Fail 26 Sep 2006 79,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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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S320 BWL is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S320 BWL, 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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S320 BWL is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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