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T159 WMA

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,426 mi
Last recorded97,426 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT159 WMA
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 97,426 miles

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

engine oil leak

low engine oil

offside front tyre inner edge very heavily worn recomend replace

Fail 21 Feb 2011 97,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre inner edge very heavily worn recomend replace

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

engine oil leak

low engine oil

Pass 25 Feb 2010 81,254 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 68,716 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 68,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 59,735 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 49,942 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 49,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 40,251 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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T159 WMA is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 T159 WMA, 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 WMA registered?

T159 WMA is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T159 WMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T159 WMA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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