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V567 SRP

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,814 mi
Last recorded151,814 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV567 SRP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 151,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coved in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 150,217 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s floor corroded front to rear

Fail 28 Oct 2022 149,859 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s floor corroded front to rear

Pass 13 Jun 2018 146,634 miles

Cables Fouling Nearside Front Linkage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside Front and Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside Rear Strut Mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Offside and Nearside Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 146,593 miles

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Offside and Nearside Rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Cables Fouling Nearside Front Linkage

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside Front and Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside Rear Strut Mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Offside and Nearside Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 146,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component modified and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

front subframe corroded

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

under body corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 136,477 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 127,261 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 117,115 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 105,877 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 97,236 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 93,334 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 85,343 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 77,285 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 77,285 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 71,093 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 65,727 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 65,727 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 60,329 miles

ADVISE. FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED O/S.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 54,419 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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V567 SRP is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V567 SRP, 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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V567 SRP is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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