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V595 JPU

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

163,592 mi
Last recorded163,592 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV595 JPU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2017 163,592 miles

Fuel tank insecure Tank strap snapped (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 161,912 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 160,057 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 160,057 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 131,027 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

adv front exhaust flexi deteriated

adv inner and outer sills coroded slightly

adv slight gearbox oil leak

adv surface corrosion on floor pan and suspension components

adv surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components bushes deteriated no play at time of test

Fail 7 Jan 2014 157,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

adv front exhaust flexi deteriated

adv inner and outer sills coroded slightly

adv slight gearbox oil leak

adv surface corrosion on floor pan and suspension components

adv surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components bushes deteriated no play at time of test

Fail 5 Dec 2013 157,095 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 157,037 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 153,222 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 153,222 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 148,446 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both rear anti roll bar links perished

fron t exhaust deteriated

front brake discs worn

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 13 Apr 2011 148,442 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both rear anti roll bar links perished

fron t exhaust deteriated

front brake discs worn

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 13 Apr 2010 143,902 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 139,805 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 136,524 miles

front brake discs worn and starting to waste

front pads worn low

Fail 18 Apr 2007 133,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 133,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 127,761 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 127,761 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 111,518 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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V595 JPU is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V595 JPU, 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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V595 JPU is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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