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V562 UFC

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,653 mi
Last recorded87,653 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV562 UFC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 87,653 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 86,348 miles

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

both front brake discs worn inside

Pass 3 Mar 2011 81,196 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 74,994 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 70,539 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 65,988 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 59,673 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 57,820 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 57,820 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V562 UFC is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V562 UFC, 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 V562 UFC registered?

V562 UFC is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V562 UFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V562 UFC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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