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T208 UHH

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

104,526 mi
Last recorded104,526 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT208 UHH
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 104,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 104,258 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box mount perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box/tail pipe mount perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer rear sill/dog leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 104,249 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box mount perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box/tail pipe mount perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer rear sill/dog leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 103,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 10 Nov 2023 103,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 9 Nov 2022 103,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak - minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level 2/3 working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 102,737 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 102,251 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 102,241 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 101,120 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 101,106 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 97,594 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,825 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 89,780 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have nails in tread

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres tread worn very low on inner edges

parking brake readings low

Fail 29 Apr 2016 89,686 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have nails in tread

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres tread worn very low on inner edges

parking brake readings low

Pass 28 Apr 2015 85,761 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,731 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 81,704 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 77,611 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 77,550 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 73,007 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 69,153 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 65,964 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 65,954 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 18 Apr 2009 62,612 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 59,286 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 55,433 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 51,316 miles

condensation at front headlamps

front and rear discs slightly worn and rusty

Fail 22 Apr 2006 51,303 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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T208 UHH is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 T208 UHH, 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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T208 UHH is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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