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V156 VAG

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,431 mi
Last recorded129,431 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV156 VAG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 129,431 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 129,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 123,744 miles

slight corrosion in front to rear brake pipes (unable to see entire length)

slight corrosion in rear end of vehicle generally

Fail 27 Feb 2014 123,744 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight corrosion in front to rear brake pipes (unable to see entire length)

slight corrosion in rear end of vehicle generally

Pass 19 Feb 2013 116,846 miles

offside rear & offside front tyres worn low on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion in - rear brake pipes & front to rear brake pipes

corrosion in offside fuel tank strap

corrosion in power steering pipes

corrosion in rear subframe

nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

oil contamination in drive belt

Fail 19 Feb 2013 116,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

ABS wires at both rear inner arches would benefit from attention

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion in - rear brake pipes & front to rear brake pipes

corrosion in offside fuel tank strap

corrosion in power steering pipes

corrosion in rear subframe

nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

offside rear & offside front tyres worn low on inner edges

oil contamination in drive belt

power steering fluid level very low

Pass 5 Mar 2012 110,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion in offside fuel tank strap

corrosion in rear subframe

offside front inner brake pad worn low

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2012 110,701 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion in offside fuel tank strap

corrosion in rear subframe

offside front inner brake pad worn low

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2011 105,313 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs worn

rear wiper not working

Fail 7 Mar 2011 105,257 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs worn

rear wiper not working

Pass 17 Mar 2010 100,550 miles

advanced deterioration in both front suspension wishbones inner front bushes

age cracking in offside rear tyre

age cracking, cut/split in tread & slightly out of shape in nearside rear tyre

corrosion/deterioration in rear subframe

Pass 20 Feb 2009 97,150 miles

age cracking in rear tyres

corrosion in brake pipes

corrosion in rear subframe

Pass 4 Mar 2008 92,717 miles

corrosion in rear subframe

slight corrosion in brake pipes

Fail 4 Mar 2008 92,717 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in rear subframe

slight corrosion in brake pipes

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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V156 VAG 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 V156 VAG, 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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V156 VAG is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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