MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,575 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear tyres becoming perreshed
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front to rear brake pipes starting to become corroded
both front wishbone bushes becomming deteriorated
both rear tyres becomming cracked/perished but no cords visible
exhaust system becomming corroded
front registration plate slightly damaged
nearside rear suspension arm slightly distorted
offside rear fuel tank strap becomming corroded
rear exhaust rubber mount becomming deteriorated
rear subframe becomming corroded
various P.A.S pipes becomming corroded
various suspension components becomming corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front to rear brake pipes starting to become corroded
both front wishbone bushes becomming deteriorated
both rear tyres becomming cracked/perished but no cords visible
exhaust system becomming corroded
front registration plate slightly damaged
nearside rear suspension arm slightly distorted
offside rear fuel tank strap becomming corroded
rear exhaust rubber mount becomming deteriorated
rear subframe becomming corroded
various P.A.S pipes becomming corroded
various suspension components becomming corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front 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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front wishbones bushes slight movement
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
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S325 CHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 S325 CHJ, 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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What year was S325 CHJ registered?
S325 CHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 22 January 1999.
Is S325 CHJ safe to buy?
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