MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,317 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
front tyres perished
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front tyres wearing on edges\front number plate slightly deteriorated
osf jacking point corroded\petrol filler pipes corroding\rear tyres wearing on edges\slight play in front antiroll bar links\hand brake operation stiff
suspension components corroding
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
osf jacking point corroded\petrol filler pipes corroding\rear tyres wearing on edges\slight play in front antiroll bar links\hand brake operation stiff
suspension components corroding
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S/F inner sill area corroding.
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S/F inner sill area corroding.
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake pads for wear
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
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S805 XAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1998 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 87,878 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 S805 XAV, 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 28 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S805 XAV registered?
S805 XAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 17 November 1998.
Is S805 XAV safe to buy?
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