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V659 KHJ

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,998 mi
Last recorded106,998 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV659 KHJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 106,998 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 106,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

hand brake eff. only just met

Pass 2 Apr 2016 106,353 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 103,794 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 103,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 100,453 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 97,060 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge. 225/50ZR16 96W XL

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge. 225/50ZR16 96W XL

Fail 6 Apr 2013 97,060 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge. 225/50ZR16 96W XL

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge. 225/50ZR16 96W XL

Pass 26 Mar 2012 92,777 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 88,466 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 88,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 82,575 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 75,610 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,599 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 60,499 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 50,976 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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V659 KHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V659 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V659 KHJ registered?

V659 KHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V659 KHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V659 KHJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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