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V245 GEV

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

4,235 mi
Last recorded4,235 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV245 GEV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 4,235 miles

corrosion in offside fuel tank strap

corrosion in rear subframe

slight deterioration in both front suspension wishbones inner bushes

Fail 20 Feb 2013 4,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in offside fuel tank strap

corrosion in rear subframe

Pass 3 Feb 2012 3,488 miles

slight corrosion in rear subframe & rear suspension components

Pass 7 Dec 2010 2,515 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 1,055 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 1,055 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 59,261 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 59,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 53,857 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 53,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 45,384 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 45,384 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both FRONT TYRES LOW 3 MM

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 GEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 V245 GEV, 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 GEV registered?

V245 GEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V245 GEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V245 GEV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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