MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,852 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FEEL SLIGHTLY ROUGH WHEN ROTATED
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
SLIGHT CORROSION TO BRAKE DISCS
SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
SLIGHT CORROSION TO BRAKE DISCS
SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
CORROSION TO BRAKE DISCS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
1/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP 3/ SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WISHBONE ARM BUSH
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
1/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP 3/ SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WISHBONE ARM BUSH
1/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ ENGINE OIL LEAK 3/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
1/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ ENGINE OIL LEAK 3/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE
1/ BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
1/ BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
T185 LJN is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 T185 LJN, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of T185 LJN?
You can check the full history of T185 LJN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was T185 LJN registered?
T185 LJN is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 12 April 1999.
Is T185 LJN safe to buy?
The MOT history for T185 LJN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does T185 LJN have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T185 LJN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.