1999 Ford Cougar 2.5L Petrol · V816 DGV
1999 Ford Cougar (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 123,870 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD COUGAR
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,870 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V816 DGV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 123,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V816 DGV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Cougar (V816 DGV) between September 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”.
V816 DGV Mileage History
- 25/09/2024114,748 mi
- 15/11/2024114,756 mi+8 mi
- 14/11/2025123,870 mi+9,114 mi
- 14/11/2025123,870 mi
Average of roughly 8,028 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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