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T151 OGA

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,029 mi
Last recorded105,029 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT151 OGA
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 105,029 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 100,006 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake just above required level

parking brake lever has minimal reserve travel

Fail 5 May 2012 100,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2011 97,421 miles

nearside front lower arm bushes starting to split

nearside front tyre tread breaking up

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread and two nails in tread

offside front abs sensor wire insecure

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 29 Apr 2011 97,421 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front lower arm bushes starting to split

nearside front tyre tread breaking up

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread and two nails in tread

offside front abs sensor wire insecure

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Mar 2010 93,208 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 90,280 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 88,060 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 88,060 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 85,004 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 81,760 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 81,760 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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T151 OGA is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T151 OGA, 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 T151 OGA registered?

T151 OGA is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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