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S955 VOF

1999 Ford Cougar

Orange Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,643 mi
Last recorded121,643 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS955 VOF
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2010 121,643 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 121,068 miles

grease around near side cv boot

highly modified car, door pops fitted

rear lighgt painted over but reflectors visable

Pass 26 Mar 2008 117,713 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 110,831 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 103,516 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 103,516 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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S955 VOF is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Orange with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S955 VOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S955 VOF registered?

S955 VOF is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S955 VOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S955 VOF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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