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V245 FAN

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,930 mi
Last recorded71,930 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV245 FAN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 71,930 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 71,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50-16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50-16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,185 miles

Both rear tyres slightly castleated on inner edges

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 64,623 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 64,623 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,640 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 59,640 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,208 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 54,314 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,314 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 50,620 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,539 miles

n/s/front tyre wering inner eadge

Fail 28 Sep 2006 41,756 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front door mirror class cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2006 41,756 miles

near side front door mirror class cracked

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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V245 FAN 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 71.4%.

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 V245 FAN, 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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What year was V245 FAN registered?

V245 FAN is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V245 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V245 FAN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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