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T140 TVX

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,575 mi
Last recorded102,575 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT140 TVX
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2015 102,575 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 99,540 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 99,540 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 96,632 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 96,632 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 96,625 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 93,552 miles

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.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 89,589 miles

1/ both outer sills becoming corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2010 84,032 miles

nearside front outer sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 9 Nov 2010 84,802 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 81,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 81,376 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 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 77,459 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 70,634 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 65,521 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 56,949 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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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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