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T103 MVW

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

86,098 mi
Last recorded86,098 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT103 MVW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 86,098 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 86,098 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 84,974 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear sub frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 5 Jun 2010 84,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 84,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 81,110 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 81,096 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 77,949 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

advise sidewall damage to o/s/f tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2008 77,945 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

advise sidewall damage to o/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2007 74,858 miles

battery insecure

corrosion on all brake discs

element of high level stop lamp not working

front sidelights dim

gearbox touching n/s/f subframe

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

number plate lamps dim

o/s dipped beam slightly dim

Fail 6 Nov 2007 74,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

battery insecure

corrosion on all brake discs

element of high level stop lamp not working

front sidelights dim

gearbox touching n/s/f subframe

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

number plate lamps dim

o/s dipped beam slightly dim

Pass 6 Oct 2006 61,955 miles

n/s/f tyre weraring on edge

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven in tread

Fail 5 Oct 2006 61,955 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/f tyre wearing un even in tread

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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T103 MVW is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1999 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 87,490 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 T103 MVW, 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 27 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T103 MVW registered?

T103 MVW is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T103 MVW safe to buy?

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