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V662 KHJ

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

142,207 mi
Last recorded142,207 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV662 KHJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2026 142,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to front floor , inner sills , rear upper chassis , suspension arms and subframes corroded

oil leak from near side front of engine/power steering ,leaking onto exhaust

power steering pipes badly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2026 141,956 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper mount /bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

underside of vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2025 14,148 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2025 141,115 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 139,821 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2024 139,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 138,865 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2023 138,858 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2022 137,347 miles

Vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2022 137,327 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2021 135,929 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 135,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 134,982 miles

Both rear tyres badly stepped ? Possible road noise / vibration

Nearside front floor has been repaired ? Cannot assess repair ? Coated in silicone adhesive

Slight leak n/s front driveshaft oil seal

Fail 28 May 2020 134,972 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres badly stepped ? Possible road noise / vibration

Nearside front floor has been repaired ? Cannot assess repair ? Coated in silicone adhesive

Slight leak n/s front driveshaft oil seal

Pass 14 May 2019 132,811 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 129,550 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 128,788 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 119,391 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 115,446 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 110,147 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 110,147 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 106,654 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 106,631 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 102,216 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 102,212 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 98,359 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 94,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear hand brake effort slight low 19%

slight corrosion floor in sill chassis seam suspension components-slight corrosion brake pipes & hose ferruls appear slight deterioration brake hose slight chaff brake pipe - slight bind rear brake-

slight play front bearing- slight wear edge front tyres cracks cut n/s/f tyre & slight distorted-

slight wear edge front tyres- slight tightness steering- slight movement steering & suspension joint bushes-oil leak unable to tell source poss steering-

Fail 4 Mar 2011 94,120 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

slight corrosion floor in sill chassis seam suspension components-slight corrosion brake pipes & hose ferruls appear slight deterioration brake hose slight chaff brake pipe - slight bind rear brake-

slight play front bearing- slight wear edge front tyres cracks cut n/s/f tyre & slight distorted-

slight wear edge front tyres- slight tightness steering- slight movement steering & suspension joint bushes-oil leak unable to tell source poss steering-

Pass 10 Mar 2010 89,500 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 82,785 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASHBOARD

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 82,785 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASHBOARD

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 76,362 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 72,555 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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V662 KHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 V662 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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V662 KHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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