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T13 MJT

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,838 mi
Last recorded2,838 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT13 MJT
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 2,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 2,827 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 2,814 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 2,799 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2022 2,774 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 2,761 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 2,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 2,733 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 2,751 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 2,703 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 2,685 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 2,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 2,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust blowing slightly from hole

slight corrosion on brake pipes/ferrules, suspension components throughout.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 2,606 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 2,606 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 2,549 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 2,451 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 2,451 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 2,361 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 2,288 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 2,179 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 2,058 miles

both rear and n/s front tyres outer sidewalls slightly perished.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 1,789 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 1,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s rear and o/s rear tyres outer walls slightly perished.

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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T13 MJT is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T13 MJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T13 MJT registered?

T13 MJT is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 21 July 1999.

Is T13 MJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T13 MJT shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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