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T112 RDU

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,578 mi
Last recorded156,578 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT112 RDU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 156,578 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 156,578 miles

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 155,581 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 154,666 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2019 141,373 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 137,851 miles

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 137,851 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 133,575 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 127,407 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 120,754 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 110,533 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 104,101 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 97,679 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 94,486 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 94,486 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2007 88,198 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 88,078 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 84,911 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 84,869 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T112 RDU is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T112 RDU, 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 T112 RDU registered?

T112 RDU is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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