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V550 DNJ

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,979 mi
Last recorded85,979 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV550 DNJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2018 85,979 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs sensor (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted front (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Both track rod ends look to have the wrong locking nuts fitted

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer sill is holed.

Offside Front abs sensor has the wrong bolt fitted, which isn't tightened

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel pipes are badly corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2017 82,543 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear outter sill corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2017 82,541 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear outter sill corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 73,538 miles

Vehicle Undersealed

Fail 21 Mar 2016 73,538 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle Undersealed

Pass 14 Mar 2015 66,532 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside & offside inner & outer sills corroded

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

subframe corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2014 62,058 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 59,942 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 57,952 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 57,519 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 57,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 May 2009 57,198 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 57,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 56,675 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 56,675 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 55,576 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 55,570 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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V550 DNJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V550 DNJ, 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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V550 DNJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 7 October 1999.

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