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V34 EDP

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,922 mi
Last recorded104,922 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV34 EDP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 May 2022 104,922 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x4 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x4 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front floors rusty

both front to rear floor to sills rusty

both front to rear fuel pipes rusty

both rear floors rusty

front exhaust flexi poor condition

fuel filler pipes rusty

power steering pipes rusty

rear chassi rails rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2021 101,320 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both outer sills rusty

both rear chassi rusty

exhaust flexi poor condition

fuel filler pipes rusty

fuel tank straps rusty

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2019 100,615 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear floors rusty

both rear inner sills rusty

n/s/f tyre bold on edges

rear chassis rusty

Fail 13 Jun 2019 100,610 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear floors rusty

both rear inner sills rusty

n/s/f tyre bold on edges

rear chassis rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2018 99,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front floor pans rusty

both inner floor to sills rusty

fuel tank strap rusty

n/s/f outer sill rusty

n/s/f tyre smooth on edges

Fail 5 Jun 2018 99,594 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front floor pans rusty

both inner floor to sills rusty

fuel tank strap rusty

n/s/f outer sill rusty

n/s/f tyre smooth on edges

o/s/f outer sill holed

Pass 13 Jun 2017 98,656 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both centre (2.4.G.2)

both front floors heavily rusted on the 2nd skin

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear inner sills rusty

both rear tyres perishing

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

front to rear brake pipes have grease on them

o/s fuel tank strap rusty

o/s/f outer sill rusty and holed

power steering pipes have dampness

Fail 13 Jun 2017 98,656 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both centre (2.4.G.2)

both front floors heavily rusted on the 2nd skin

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear inner sills rusty

both rear tyres perishing

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

front to rear brake pipes have grease on them

o/s fuel tank strap rusty

o/s/f outer sill rusty and holed

power steering pipes have dampness

Pass 21 Jun 2016 97,254 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (hub end) (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

exhaust front flexi joint in poor condition

offside fuel tank strap corroded

oil leak from around the sump area

Fail 20 Jun 2016 97,254 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (hub end) (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

exhaust front flexi joint in poor condition

offside fuel tank strap corroded

oil leak from around the sump area

Pass 19 Jun 2015 95,171 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both rear inner sills have corrosion

corrosion to outer sills

front exhaust in poor condition

fuel tank strap corroded

nearside front inner sill excessive corrosion but not structural

nearside front tyre valve cracking

offside front inner sill has slight corrosion

rear exhaust rubber poor condition

Fail 19 Jun 2015 95,171 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both rear inner sills have corrosion

corrosion to outer sills

front exhaust in poor condition

fuel tank strap corroded

nearside front inner sill excessive corrosion but not structural

nearside front tyre valve cracking

offside front inner sill has slight corrosion

rear exhaust rubber poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2014 92,546 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all ear brake pipes rusty

both front and rear floors rusty

both outer sills rusty

both rear tyre treads lifting

front exhaust flexi poor condition

fuel tank strap rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2012 90,325 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2012 90,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 87,448 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 87,448 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 82,833 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 80,019 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 74,282 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 65,858 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 65,740 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 58,448 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 58,447 miles

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

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

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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V34 EDP is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V34 EDP, 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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V34 EDP is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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