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V57 GTW

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,147 mi
Last recorded90,147 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV57 GTW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 90,147 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 81,349 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 72,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 66,073 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 59,213 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 47,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,268 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 47,238 miles

osf tyte low inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2008 44,141 miles

Front brake discs worn close to legal limits.

Pass 2 Jan 2007 40,949 miles

nearside front tyre on limits on inside edges.

Fail 2 Jan 2007 40,949 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre on limits on inside edges.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 37,557 miles

n/s/front sidelight bad conection.fixed.

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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V57 GTW is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V57 GTW, 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 V57 GTW registered?

V57 GTW is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V57 GTW safe to buy?

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