MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,648 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
An item not tested (Manual)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear tyres feathered on inner edge
Fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
bonnet will not open
parking brake lever high but still has reserve travel
rear subframe corroded
unable to check under bonnet area
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front no plate cracked and delaminated
Inlet manifold rubber mounting broken
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
O/S/R ABS wire mounting loose near O/S/R wheel
Play in both rear lower tortion bar bushes
Tax expired
Uneven wear on both rear tyres on inner edges 215/60/15W Bridgestone
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T165 COO is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 T165 COO, 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 T165 COO registered?
T165 COO is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 24 June 1999.
Is T165 COO safe to buy?
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