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T154 SHR

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

21,567 mi
Last recorded21,567 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT154 SHR
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 21,567 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 21,456 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 21,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipe ends corroded where join to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to suspension and braking components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 21,003 miles

Front Brake disc/s corroded on inside edges not excessively

Surface corrosion to front and rear brake pipe ends where they meet brake flexi ferrules

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 15 Mar 2022 20,859 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 20,859 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 20,591 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 20,331 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 19,925 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 19,416 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 19,114 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 18,841 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,616 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 18,334 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 18,113 miles

Rear tyres perrished.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 17,717 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,433 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 17,166 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,576 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,807 miles

Both front discs slightly corroded inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,289 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 14,561 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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T154 SHR is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 T154 SHR, 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 T154 SHR registered?

T154 SHR is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 March 1999.

Is T154 SHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T154 SHR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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