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V3 SCU

1999 Ford Cougar

Red Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,732 mi
Last recorded77,732 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 SCU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 77,732 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 69,806 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 69,806 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 69,698 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 68,939 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 57,241 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 57,241 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 52,946 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 47,442 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 40,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V3 SCU is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Red with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V3 SCU, 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 V3 SCU registered?

V3 SCU is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V3 SCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V3 SCU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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