MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine oil level low
Front wipers slightly smeary
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Engine oil level low
Front wipers slightly smeary
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
o/s hanbrake cable hanging down
slight play in offside front lower arm ball joint
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
air bag light on indecating a fault
nearside rear tyre bald on inner shoulder and close to legal limit
offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough
slight play in offside front lower arm ball joint
air bag light flashing
front and rear discs slightly worn
small pin prick hole in offside outer cv gaitor
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
air bag light flashing
front and rear discs slightly worn
small pin prick hole in offside outer cv gaitor
catalytic converter broken up
signs of grease from nearside front outer cv gaiter but no signs of any leaks
slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe
slight play from offside front wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
catalytic converter broken up
signs of grease from nearside front outer cv gaiter but no signs of any leaks
slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe
slight play from offside front wheel bearing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
both rear tyres running high and low spots
cut on outer sidewall of nearside front tyre but not exposing any cords
front to rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
both rear tyres running high and low spots
cut on outer sidewall of nearside front tyre but not exposing any cords
front to rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V681 KHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 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 V681 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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V681 KHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 September 1999.
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