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V675 LHJ

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,509 mi
Last recorded125,509 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV675 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 125,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 121,124 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 115,332 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 115,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise front and rear discs getting worn

advise front tyres worn/wearing on the inner edge

advise rear sub frame corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 60,552 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 101,489 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 92,109 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 80,602 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 67,670 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 57,740 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 53,461 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 45,722 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 37,709 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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V675 LHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V675 LHJ, 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 V675 LHJ registered?

V675 LHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 8 December 1999.

Is V675 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V675 LHJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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