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V202 EDV

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,458 mi
Last recorded54,458 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV202 EDV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 54,458 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 53,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 52,722 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 50,738 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 49,525 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 47,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 45,232 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 41,226 miles

all tyres perished

exhaust system rusty

rear brake discs rusty

rear brake pads worn

slight knocking in steering

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 21 Nov 2017 40,312 miles

exhaust slightly rusty at mounts and joints

rear brake discs rusty

rear underside/suspension have been undersealed

slight knock in steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2016 38,847 miles

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs rusty

rear brake discs rusty

rear underside/suspension rusty but ok

Pass 16 Oct 2015 36,502 miles

front brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2014 34,377 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perished

front brake discs slightly worn and rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2013 31,981 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 27,890 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,818 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 27,538 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 26,403 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,854 miles

Slight judder on front brakes

Pass 12 Sep 2007 24,808 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 20,594 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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V202 EDV is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V202 EDV, 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

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What year was V202 EDV registered?

V202 EDV is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V202 EDV safe to buy?

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