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V754 TOC

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,706 mi
Last recorded166,706 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV754 TOC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 166,706 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear but covered in underseal (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

gearbox mounting missing bolt

power steering noisy

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 166,706 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear but covered in underseal (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

gearbox mounting missing bolt

power steering noisy

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 160,271 miles

floor rusty

front to rear & rear brake pipes rusty

nearside front wheel damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2015 154,270 miles

HANDBRAKE ON LIMIT

both head lights deteriorating

floor/underside rusty

front to rear and rear brake pipes rusty

slight damage to osf alloy wheel

Pass 12 Sep 2014 148,347 miles

floor rusty

front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2013 142,298 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 142,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

TYRE SIZE 205/55/16

Pass 14 Aug 2012 135,289 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs rusty

front to rear brake pipes rusty

front wishbone bushes spliitting

offside front brake pipe rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2011 129,416 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 128,997 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pipes rusty

front to rear brake pipes rusty

pas pipes rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2010 121,739 miles

CHASSIS RUSTY

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR SUBFRAME RUSTY

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 121,739 miles

CHASSIS RUSTY

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR SUBFRAME RUSTY

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 112,578 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE RUSTY

Pass 2 Jan 2008 95,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 81,430 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 68,326 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 66,058 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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V754 TOC is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V754 TOC, 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 V754 TOC registered?

V754 TOC is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V754 TOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V754 TOC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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