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V654 KHJ

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

52,508 mi
Last recorded52,508 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV654 KHJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 52,508 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 52,508 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 50,638 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 49,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 48,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 48,137 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 46,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 46,615 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 45,153 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 43,161 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 43,161 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 41,087 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 41,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 38,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 38,938 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 37,482 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 37,482 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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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V654 KHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V654 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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What year was V654 KHJ registered?

V654 KHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V654 KHJ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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