MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,575 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
All exhaust rubbers are seriously deteriorated
Exhaust front joint has a temporary repair but is not leaking
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
advanced corrosion to exhaust system
corrosion to catalytic converter mounting flanges
corrosion to fuel filter body
corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs
corrosion to os rear fuel pipes
corrosion to os rear metal brake pipe
general under vehicle corrosion
os outer sill corroded and welding repairs noted
slight wear to outer edge of ns front tyre
some condensation to both headlamp lenses
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
advanced corrosion to exhaust system
corrosion to catalytic converter mounting flanges
corrosion to fuel filter body
corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs
corrosion to os rear fuel pipes
corrosion to os rear metal brake pipe
general under vehicle corrosion
os outer sill corroded and welding repairs noted
slight wear to outer edge of ns front tyre
some condensation to both headlamp lenses
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to suspension,steering and bodys underside
offside front wiper blade split, clearing windscreen effectively
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to suspension,steering and bodys underside
offside front wiper blade split, clearing windscreen effectively
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/s wiper blade split
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
exhaust corroded
heavy corrosion to front subframe and suspension components
heavy corrosion to rear suspension components and subframe
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pin hole in nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter.
1/ both outer sills becoming corroded
nearside front outer sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside front outer sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T140 TVX is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 T140 TVX, 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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T140 TVX is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 March 1999.
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