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V852 KDU

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,515 mi
Last recorded133,515 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV852 KDU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 133,515 miles

advise head lamp patterns poor advise rear sibframe corroded advise play front wishbone bushes advise slight exhaust leak

Fail 18 Dec 2017 132,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

advise rear subframe corroded advise rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 113,630 miles

ahead lamp patterns poor rear subframe corroded. advise play os r suspension

Fail 5 Dec 2016 113,328 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

ahead lamp patterns poor rear subframe corroded. advise play os r suspension

Pass 5 Nov 2015 91,596 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 91,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 91,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 76,732 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre slight tear

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 76,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre slight tear

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 59,202 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 52,789 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

washer pipe off at pump

Fail 6 Nov 2012 52,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

washer pipe off at pump

Pass 26 Nov 2011 46,772 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 44,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 42,981 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 41,460 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 41,235 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 39,321 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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V852 KDU is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V852 KDU, 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 V852 KDU registered?

V852 KDU is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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