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V905 MJB

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,884 mi
Last recorded128,884 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV905 MJB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2008 128,884 miles

Both rear trailiang arm bushes deteriorating

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front anti roll bar centre bushes worn

Nearside exterior mirror glass cracked

Nearside front headlamp pattern slightly weak

Rear anti roll bar center and drop link bushes worn

Rear metal pipes corroding

Various parts of body work damaged.

Fail 4 Dec 2006 100,887 miles

Nearside mirror missing

Offside rear bumber damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 100,887 miles

Nearside mirror missing

Offside rear bumber damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2006 84,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

oil level blow minimum

wipers smearing screen??

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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V905 MJB is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V905 MJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V905 MJB registered?

V905 MJB is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V905 MJB safe to buy?

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