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V764 DCJ

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

53,586 mi
Last recorded53,586 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV764 DCJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 53,586 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 53,572 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 52,840 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 50,133 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 49,823 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 49,103 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 48,490 miles

Oil leak

air con gas leaking

handbrake cables fouling tie-rods

Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,983 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,470 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 47,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 44,965 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 44,101 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 43,229 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 41,982 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 38,652 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 37,368 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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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V764 DCJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 V764 DCJ, 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 V764 DCJ registered?

V764 DCJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V764 DCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V764 DCJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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