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V145 DJB

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,266 mi
Last recorded120,266 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV145 DJB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 120,266 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 117,238 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 115,931 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 105,199 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 105,199 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

CENTRE STOP LAMP FAULTY

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

OFFSIDE DRIVE SHAFT GAITORS DETERIORATING

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL BADLY DAMAGED

SCREW IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

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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V145 DJB is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V145 DJB, 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 V145 DJB registered?

V145 DJB is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V145 DJB safe to buy?

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