MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,431 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight corrosion in front to rear brake pipes (unable to see entire length)
slight corrosion in rear end of vehicle generally
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
age cracking in rear tyres
corrosion in brake pipes
corrosion in rear subframe
corrosion in rear subframe
slight corrosion in brake pipes
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion in rear subframe
slight corrosion in brake pipes
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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