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T148 TJN

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,115 mi
Last recorded55,115 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT148 TJN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2016 55,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

.bad rust starting on most brake pipes and suspension componants

Pass 11 Dec 2015 54,674 miles

signs of heavy corrosion found on both front and rear axles/subframes

Pass 21 Nov 2014 53,612 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 52,602 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 51,668 miles

Corrosion starting on all brake pipes. corrosion starting on suspension componants.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 50,476 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 50,476 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 48,877 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 45,289 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

replaced wiper blades.....removed under-wing panel and re-fit washer pipe and refilled tank

Pass 23 Jul 2009 45,289 miles

replaced wiper blades.....removed under-wing panel and re-fit washer pipe and refilled tank

Pass 25 Jul 2008 40,679 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 35,165 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 35,165 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2006 34,067 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 32,474 miles

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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T148 TJN is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T148 TJN, 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 T148 TJN registered?

T148 TJN is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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