CarVerify

Free Car Check

V166 KEW

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

218,493 mi
Last recorded218,493 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 KEW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 218,493 miles

O/S/F TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

O/S/R TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F SEAT BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON SOME PARTS OF FLOORING BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

WELDING HAS BEEN DONE TO N/S & O/S OUTER SILLS & IS OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 12 Jan 2016 218,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

O/S/R TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F SEAT BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON SOME PARTS OF FLOORING BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON SOME REAR STEAL BRAKE PIPES BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

WELDING HAS BEEN DONE TO N/S & O/S OUTER SILLS & IS OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 3 Mar 2015 211,037 miles

N/S & O/S OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN WELDED BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON O/S/R SREAL BRAKE PIPE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 23 Jun 2014 202,522 miles

Bonnett release mechanism stiff. Front & rear fuel pipes corroded.

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 87,854 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 179,279 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 168,765 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 168,765 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 148,885 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2010 135,626 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 135,626 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2009 123,490 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2008 110,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 96,758 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2007 96,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2006 83,208 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2006 83,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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
Full Ford Cougar reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V166 KEW is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V166 KEW, 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

How do I check the history of V166 KEW?

You can check the full history of V166 KEW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V166 KEW registered?

V166 KEW is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is V166 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V166 KEW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V166 KEW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V166 KEW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.