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BT59 ZDD

2010 Ford Cougar

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

202,099 mi
Last recorded202,099 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Cougar77,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 ZDD
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2026 202,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 190,945 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 180,670 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 16 Jan 2024 180,670 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 173,471 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 161,475 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 161,356 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 151,713 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jul 2019 135,182 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 121,711 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 121,711 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 108,057 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 108,057 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 95,008 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 84,328 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 84,328 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 75,710 miles

near side front tyer slight damage to side wall

Fail 10 Jul 2014 75,710 miles

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

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

near side front tyer slight damage to side wall

Pass 6 Feb 2013 55,472 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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BT59 ZDD is a 2010 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2010 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 77,982 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 BT59 ZDD, 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 16 years old, this Ford Cougar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT59 ZDD is a 2010 Ford Cougar, first registered on 8 February 2010.

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