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V6 VCR

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

29,547 mi
Last recorded29,547 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 VCR
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 29,547 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 29,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 29,087 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

Fail 29 Jul 2025 29,087 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front nearside and offside tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

Pass 11 Jul 2024 28,867 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

Pass 19 Jul 2023 28,485 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 28,119 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 27,757 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 27,478 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 27,023 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 26,434 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 25,820 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 25,154 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 24,518 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 24,144 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 22,504 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 20,927 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 19,623 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 17,539 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 16,190 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 14,649 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 12,791 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 11,062 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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V6 VCR is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V6 VCR, 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 V6 VCR registered?

V6 VCR is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V6 VCR safe to buy?

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