MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,979 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Front subframe under sealed
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear subframe and suspension components under sealed
vehicle heavily under sealed
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Front subframe under sealed
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear subframe and suspension components under sealed
vehicle heavily under sealed
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()
general under body corrosion present
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to rear of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler pipes corroded ()
general under body corrosion present
large ammounts of welding have been done to this vehicle and should be checked regular for corrosion
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
large ammounts of welding have been done to this vehicle and should be checked regular for corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
large amounts of welding have been done to this vehicle and should be checked regular for corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Heavy progressive corrosion on vehicle underside. Many welding repairs carried out
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
corrossion on front subframe
heavy corrossion on underside of vehicle that could not be penetrated during test
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Progressive heavy corrosion under vehicle including, but not limited to, chassis, inner sills, floor pans and suspension components
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Progressive heavy corrosion under vehicle including, but not limited to, chassis, inner sills, floor pans and suspension components
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Heavy progressive corrosion under vehicle
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Heavy progressive corrosion under vehicle
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
corrossion on rear brake discs
heavy corrossion on underside ov vehicle
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
corrossion on rear brake discs
heavy corrossion on underside ov vehicle
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front joints (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on both front shock absorbers
corrosion on rear brake discs
fuel pipes and filler pipe heavily corroded
offside fuel tank strap corroded
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floorpan (5.2.6)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front joints (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on both front shock absorbers
corrosion on rear brake discs
fuel pipes and filler pipe heavily corroded
offside fuel tank strap corroded
large amounts of welding have been done for the mot
rack gaitors twisted
tyres wearing on outer edges
registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background rear (6.3.3)
large amounts of welding have been done for the mot
rack gaitors twisted
tyres wearing on outer edges
fuel pipes corroded
under body corroded
rear suspension arms corroded
under body corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
NS FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE
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S12 ALW is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
Across all 1998 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 87,878 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 S12 ALW, 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 28 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S12 ALW is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 November 1998.
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