MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,758 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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nearside and offside front wishbone bushes starting to split
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
nearside and offside front wishbone bushes starting to split
REAR WASHER IN/OP
SLIGHT 'FREE PLAY' IN STEERING WHEN ROCKED SLIGHTLY SIDE TO SIDE WHEN CAR STATIONARY
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
REAR WASHER IN/OP
SLIGHT 'FREE PLAY' IN STEERING WHEN ROCKED SLIGHTLY SIDE TO SIDE WHEN CAR STATIONARY
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
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V523 EWJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 V523 EWJ, 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 V523 EWJ registered?
V523 EWJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 September 1999.
Is V523 EWJ safe to buy?
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