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V650 KHJ

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,634 mi
Last recorded123,634 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV650 KHJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 123,634 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear of engine (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear n/s & o/s tyres slightly mishaped

Fail 22 Oct 2019 123,632 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear of engine (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear n/s & o/s tyres slightly mishaped

Pass 22 Oct 2018 118,665 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 118,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 111,936 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 111,708 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 103,718 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 97,538 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 97,538 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 90,860 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Catalytic converter deteriorating.

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

Offside & nearside rear, anti-roll bar, drop linkages worn/bushes deteriorating.

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2014 90,858 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes corroded.

Catalytic converter deteriorating.

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

Offside & nearside rear, anti-roll bar, drop linkages worn/bushes deteriorating.

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 84,018 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 79,667 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 74,276 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 73,769 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 63,091 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 53,059 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 53,053 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,240 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 25,192 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 15,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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V650 KHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V650 KHJ, 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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V650 KHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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