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V776 DRT

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,878 mi
Last recorded70,878 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV776 DRT
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 70,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill + arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 67,856 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 63,677 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring partially broken (1.6 (e))

both front sills corroded but not in the prescribed area

nearside headlamp dull pattern

Fail 7 Nov 2023 63,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi/cat join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front both sills corroded & holed but outside prescribed area

Nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring partially broken (1.6 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 61,979 miles

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

Rear brake pads low both rear

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 15 Nov 2022 61,947 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor underside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake pads low both rear

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 2 Dec 2021 60,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from from flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 60,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced excessive corrosion to n/s/f outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated excessive corrosion to o/s/f floor section (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f outer cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced excessive corrosion to o/s/f outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from from flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 58,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe rusty

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbones front bushes showing wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 58,825 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front number plate numbers faded (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s/r light goes out when fog light switched on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working o/s/r indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe rusty

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbones front bushes showing wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 57,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Surface corrosion to both rear inner sills, rear sub frame and N/S rear chassis leg

Fail 13 Nov 2019 57,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Surface corrosion to both rear inner sills, rear sub frame and N/S rear chassis leg

Pass 23 Nov 2018 55,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 55,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind sil within 30 cm of sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp turns off when rear fog activated (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind sil within 30 cm of sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 53,552 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes greased

parking brake effort just passed

Pass 25 Nov 2016 51,137 miles

all brake pipes greased

parking brake effort poor

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 51,135 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes greased

parking brake effort poor

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 50,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes greased

Fail 25 Nov 2015 50,500 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes greased

Pass 4 Dec 2014 49,621 miles

all brakepipes greased

Fail 1 Dec 2014 49,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake pipes greased unable to check

Pass 21 Nov 2013 46,919 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Nov 2012 44,640 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Nov 2011 42,569 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 36,787 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 32,066 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 32,066 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,341 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 26,335 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 22,939 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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V776 DRT is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V776 DRT, 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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V776 DRT is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V776 DRT shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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