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V302 JOO

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,829 mi
Last recorded118,829 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV302 JOO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2011 118,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine light on

oil leak

part of high level brake light n/w

Fail 12 Nov 2011 118,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine light on

oil leak

part of high level brake light n/w

Pass 13 Jul 2011 109,012 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

exhaust has minor leak

front anti roll bar d bushes have slight movement

front brake discs wearing

heat shield loose on exhaust

o/s rear shock has light misting of oil

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2010 104,092 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 104,092 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 101,191 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 96,122 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 91,251 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 91,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 74,368 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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V302 JOO is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V302 JOO, 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 V302 JOO registered?

V302 JOO is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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