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V450 KUA

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,030 mi
Last recorded100,030 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV450 KUA
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2016 100,030 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 88,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air con leak

exhaust front flexi poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2014 78,269 miles

air con leak by pump/compressor

exhaust front flexy hose deterioating

Pass 1 Mar 2013 77,816 miles

Front exhaust flexy pipe deterioating

Slight air con fluid leak around pump

Pass 2 Mar 2012 77,072 miles

front exhaust flexy pipe deterioating

slight air con leak of fluid

Pass 22 Feb 2011 76,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 76,370 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside hand brake cables stiff/sticking

Pass 9 Mar 2009 75,536 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 74,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 72,398 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 70,431 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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V450 KUA is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 V450 KUA, 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 V450 KUA registered?

V450 KUA is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V450 KUA safe to buy?

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