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V726 FMS

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

36,850 mi
Last recorded36,850 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV726 FMS
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 36,850 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 35,884 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 34,906 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 33,193 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 32,397 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 31,589 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 30,569 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 29,351 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 28,296 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 27,103 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 25,822 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 24,576 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 23,426 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 22,357 miles

front indicators starting to show white lights

Pass 22 Nov 2011 20,905 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 19,491 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 17,903 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 16,344 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 14,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 12,343 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 12,244 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 10,145 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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V726 FMS is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 V726 FMS, 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 V726 FMS registered?

V726 FMS is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V726 FMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V726 FMS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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