MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,237 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
advice corrosion on underside of vehicle
advice oil leak
advice rear exhaust rubber mts detriorated
advice rear sub frame corroded
advice scratches on windscreen
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
advice corrosion on underside of vehicle
advice oil leak
advice rear exhaust rubber mts detriorated
advice rear sub frame corroded
advice scratches on windscreen
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
adice corrosion on underside of car
advice exhausr rubbers deteriorated
advice front exhaust deteriorated
advice heavy corrosion on rear sub frame
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
adice corrosion on underside of car
advice exhausr rubbers deteriorated
advice front exhaust deteriorated
advice heavy corrosion on rear sub frame
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
advice corrosion on underside of car
advice exhaust rubbers deteriorated
advice frontexhaust deteriorated
advice heavy corrosion on rear sub frame
advice n/s front tyre has cracks on tread
advice n/s sill corroded
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
advice corrosion on underside of car
advice exhaust rubbers deteriorated
advice frontexhaust deteriorated
advice heavy corrosion on rear sub frame
advice n/s front tyre has cracks on tread
advice n/s sill corroded
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advice corrosion on rear sub frame
advice n/s front floor corroded
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advice corrosion on rear sub frame
advice n/s front floor corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exaust mountings weak
front discs worn
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
advice corrosion on rear sub frame
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
advice corrosion on rear sub frame
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s front abs ring broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S404 CSG is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 S404 CSG, 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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S404 CSG is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 November 1998.
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