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T204 MBU

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,124 mi
Last recorded25,124 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT204 MBU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 25,124 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2016 25,092 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 24,385 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 23,650 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 23,286 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre cracking OE

o/s/f tyre starting to crack OE

Pass 31 Mar 2012 22,591 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,736 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 21,736 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

n/s rear brake pads are worn close to replacement level

Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,570 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 19,093 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,891 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,667 miles

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nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2006 15,052 miles

front tyres are worn n/s on 2mm tracking required

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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T204 MBU is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 T204 MBU, 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 T204 MBU registered?

T204 MBU is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T204 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T204 MBU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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