MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,605 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust flexy pipe damaged.
front wiper wear indicators yellow and slightly smearing screen.
slight movement nearside and offside front lower suspension arm void bushes.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
nearside and offside rear tyre outer walls cracking and scuffed and treads starting to lift.(michelin 205/50r1590v)
scrape on o/s of windscreen.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
nearside and offside rear tyre outer walls cracking and scuffed and treads starting to lift.(michelin 205/50r1590v)
scrape on o/s of windscreen.
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V447 JAV is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 V447 JAV, 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 V447 JAV registered?
V447 JAV is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 16 September 1999.
Is V447 JAV safe to buy?
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