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T159 BNW

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,237 mi
Last recorded51,237 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT159 BNW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 51,237 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 51,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 48,128 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2007 48,127 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 44,188 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 44,188 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 41,109 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 41,109 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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T159 BNW is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T159 BNW, 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 T159 BNW registered?

T159 BNW is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T159 BNW safe to buy?

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