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V360 GEV

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,342 mi
Last recorded104,342 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV360 GEV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 104,342 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2021 103,954 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake overall efforts low and just legal at 16%

heavy under body corrosion to all areas

nearside front tyre suspect slow puncture [very low on air pressure when presented for test]

Pass 12 Nov 2019 103,930 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2019 103,928 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Ns floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 103,360 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 103,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated I have pumped up (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 103,355 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Fuel hose insecure Fuel filter hanging down (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen head light deteriated (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ABS loom insecure and chafing on rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 100,948 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 100,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Hand brake very tight, one click with effort

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Runs poorly with major missfire

Pass 2 Aug 2016 98,836 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 95,918 miles

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

exhaust corroaded

fuel tank straps corroaded

Fail 4 Aug 2015 95,915 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust corroaded

fuel tank straps corroaded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 91,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 86,503 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 84,486 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 84,471 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 83,537 miles

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

Slight Corrosion To Rear Brake Disc's.Uneven Front Trye Wear.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 79,777 miles

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

Rear Disc's Slight Corroded.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 74,966 miles

advise front wishbone bushes worn

advise general underbody corrosion

advise rear brakes getting slightly worn and application slightly uneven

Pass 8 Aug 2008 67,794 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 60,359 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 52,458 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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V360 GEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V360 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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V360 GEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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