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V128 GMJ

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,612 mi
Last recorded67,612 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV128 GMJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 67,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2018 62,478 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 62,478 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 55,768 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 55,768 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 51,073 miles

Fuel Cap Sealing Device, Temporary Type. Currently Holds A Seal.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre Tread 3mm.

Offside Rear tyre is heavily perished and worn slightly out of shape

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear section has mounting rubbers perished x2

oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2016 51,035 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also has inner shoulder wear (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre is heavily perished and worn slightly out of shape

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear section has mounting rubbers perished x2

oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2015 46,562 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2015 46,562 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 43,895 miles

slight damage to o/s/f seatbelt webbing

Fail 27 Jun 2014 43,889 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

slight damage to o/s/f seatbelt webbing

Fail 25 Apr 2013 43,504 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 43,504 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 41,424 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,424 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,460 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 34,613 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,325 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 29,356 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 25,828 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 22,627 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 22,248 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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V128 GMJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V128 GMJ, 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 V128 GMJ registered?

V128 GMJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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