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V929 JAF

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

135,354 mi
Last recorded135,354 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV929 JAF
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2014 135,354 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 135,134 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 May 2014 134,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 128,879 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 128,879 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 122,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f jacking point slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 117,743 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 117,758 miles

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

outer sill has been damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2011 117,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

outer sill has been damaged

Pass 24 May 2010 109,869 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 100,707 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both power steering rigid pipes corroded

could not properly establish the condition of rigid of rear brake pipes both as they run over rear sub frame

front n/s tyre plain on inner side

Fail 26 May 2009 100,673 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both power steering rigid pipes corroded

could not properly establish the condition of rigid of rear brake pipes both as they run over rear sub frame

front n/s tyre plain on inner side

Pass 19 May 2008 92,543 miles

both front and rear number plates slightly faded

Fail 19 May 2008 92,543 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front and rear number plates slightly faded

Pass 1 Jun 2007 82,675 miles

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 63,677 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 63,677 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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V929 JAF is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V929 JAF, 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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V929 JAF is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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