MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,142 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs corroded
fuel pump noisy
rear tyres unevenly worn
windscreen wipers deteriorated
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs corroded
windscreen wipers deteriorated
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V42 KHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 V42 KHJ, 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 V42 KHJ registered?
V42 KHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 October 1999.
Is V42 KHJ safe to buy?
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