MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,670 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front and rear brake pipes near the limt for corrosion
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Front and rear brake pipes near the limt for corrosion
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
The N/S/F and N/S/R tyres are starting to get near the limit for wear.
The N/S/F metal brake pipe is starting to corrode.
The O/S/F metal brake pipe from the flexi is right on the limit for corrosion. Advise changing!
The handbrake has just passed, advise closer inspection.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
The N/S/F and N/S/R tyres are starting to get near the limit for wear.
The N/S/F metal brake pipe is starting to corrode.
The O/S/F metal brake pipe from the flexi is right on the limit for corrosion. Advise changing!
The handbrake has just passed, advise closer inspection.
All tyres are starting to crack and the outer sidewall on both the N/S onea are starting to wear.
Both the front metal brake pipes are slightly starting to wear and the O/S/F flexi brake pipe is slightly rubbing on the strut.
Both the rear metal brake pipes are near the limit for corrosion where they meet the ferrulles.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
The engine breather under the bonnet is loose.
The front inner brake pads are near the limit for wear and the front brake discs are starting to wear aswell.
The rear brake discs are starting to wear and the O/S/R disc is slightly starting to corrode on the outside.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
All tyres are starting to crack and the outer sidewall on both the N/S onea are starting to wear.
Both the front metal brake pipes are slightly starting to wear and the O/S/F flexi brake pipe is slightly rubbing on the strut.
Both the rear metal brake pipes are near the limit for corrosion where they meet the ferrulles.
The engine breather under the bonnet is loose.
The front inner brake pads are near the limit for wear and the front brake discs are starting to wear aswell.
The rear brake discs are starting to wear and the O/S/R disc is slightly starting to corrode on the outside.
Both front metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.
Both front tyres are starting to wear.
Both front tyres are wearing on the outter sidewalls.
Both rear trailing arm bushes are starting to split and wear.
Slight dampness on the O/S/R shock absorber.
Slight difference in the rate of increase in the rear brakes.
The brake fluid is slightly low.
The front brake discs are badly worn and the front inner brake pads are near the limit.
The imbalance on the front brakes is right on the limit and there's a slight warp.
The rear brake discs are starting to wear.
The rear brake ferrulles are badly corroding.
The windscreen wahers are just hitting the screen. Advise adjustment!
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Both front metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.
Both front tyres are starting to wear.
Both front tyres are wearing on the outter sidewalls.
Slight dampness on the O/S/R shock absorber.
Slight difference in the rate of increase in the rear brakes.
Slight play in the N/S/F wheel.
The brake fluid is slightly low.
The front brake discs are badly worn and the front inner brake pads are near the limit.
The imbalance on the the front brakes is right on the limit and there's a slight warp.
The rear brake discs are starting to wear.
The rear brake ferrulles are badly corroding.
Offside rear tyre starting to wear on the inside edge. Nearside front tyre on the limit on inside edge. Front wishbone bushes starting to wear.
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V773 FSM is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 V773 FSM, 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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V773 FSM is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 November 1999.
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