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V357 EAD

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,136 mi
Last recorded99,136 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV357 EAD
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 99,136 miles

air bag light on

brake pad warning light on

Fail 8 Oct 2012 99,136 miles

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

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

air bag light on

brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Oct 2011 94,220 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 86,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front side light not in its housing but still clearly visible

Pass 20 Sep 2010 86,271 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front side light not in its housing but still clearly visible

Pass 23 Sep 2009 82,088 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2009 82,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2008 75,832 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 75,832 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 71,696 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 66,171 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 61,155 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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V357 EAD is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V357 EAD, 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 V357 EAD registered?

V357 EAD is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V357 EAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V357 EAD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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