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V426 GEV

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,702 mi
Last recorded56,702 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV426 GEV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 56,702 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 54,199 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 44,934 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 32,232 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 28,657 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 24,809 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 24,798 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 24,704 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 24,499 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 24,155 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 23,817 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 23,457 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 23,267 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 22,923 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,579 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 22,364 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 21,951 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 21,605 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 21,323 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 20,807 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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V426 GEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V426 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V426 GEV?

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What year was V426 GEV registered?

V426 GEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V426 GEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V426 GEV shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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