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V199 FBK

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,854 mi
Last recorded125,854 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV199 FBK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2015 125,854 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front side light dim

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 120,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyre treads worn smoothe on the inside edges

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 14 Oct 2013 111,633 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 97,311 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 97,311 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 83,544 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 70,126 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 68,688 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 65,907 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven stepping

Pass 31 Jul 2007 56,299 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2006 45,832 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 33,109 miles

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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V199 FBK is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V199 FBK, 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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V199 FBK is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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