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T202 UCF

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,384 mi
Last recorded175,384 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT202 UCF
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 175,384 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Slight play in steering rack

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jan 2014 175,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Slight play in steering rack

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jan 2013 165,799 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 165,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 149,218 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Power steering pipes appear rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2011 139,578 miles

Front number plate damaged but ok for test

Pass 22 Jan 2010 129,943 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 129,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 118,688 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 118,688 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear tyres steped

Pass 6 Feb 2008 105,218 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 105,198 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 93,794 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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T202 UCF is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T202 UCF, 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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T202 UCF is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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