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S605 TUJ

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,815 mi
Last recorded115,815 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS605 TUJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 115,815 miles

Both Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Offside internal/electrical Headlamp adjuster inoperative

Power steering oil cooler sweating slightly

Rear brake discs corroded and lipped X2

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Mar 2012 115,815 miles

Both Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside internal/electrical Headlamp adjuster inoperative

Power steering oil cooler sweating slightly

Rear brake discs corroded and lipped X2

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2011 102,938 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 102,922 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 102,869 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both head lamp patterns faint

Pass 20 Feb 2010 99,840 miles

off side front abs ring broken

Pass 25 Feb 2009 97,648 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 92,264 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 92,264 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 84,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 76,614 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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S605 TUJ is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S605 TUJ, 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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What year was S605 TUJ registered?

S605 TUJ is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S605 TUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S605 TUJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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