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SM06 BSM

2016 Ford Cougar

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,731 mi
Last recorded83,731 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 BSM
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 83,731 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 74,363 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 65,670 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 58,777 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 53,279 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 46,966 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 40,593 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 29,875 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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SM06 BSM is a 2016 Ford Cougar in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SM06 BSM, 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 10 years old, this Ford Cougar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM06 BSM?

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What year was SM06 BSM registered?

SM06 BSM is a 2016 Ford Cougar, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is SM06 BSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM06 BSM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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