MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,719 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS STARTING TO FADE
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS STARTING TO FADE
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
SURFACE RUST STARTING ON ALL FLOORING OF CAR BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST
SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S/R STEAL BRAKE PIPE
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
fuel tank straps are corroding
rear shocks are slightly damp
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V407 DCU is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 V407 DCU, 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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V407 DCU is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 3 September 1999.
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