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T20 MJG

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,356 mi
Last recorded111,356 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT20 MJG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 May 2009 111,356 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

chips in windscreen

n/s abs bracket under inner wing loose

n/s front tyre cracked

Pass 19 May 2009 111,356 miles

brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

chips in windscreen

n/s abs bracket under inner wing loose

n/s front tyre cracked

Fail 9 May 2009 111,328 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

chips in windscreen

n/s abs bracket under inner wing loose

n/s front tyre cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2007 108,532 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind n/s rear brake

slight blow on rear exhaust

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 2 Aug 2006 101,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust tailpipe loose but secure (not going to fall off)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2006 101,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust tailpipe loose but secure (not going to fall off)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

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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T20 MJG is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T20 MJG, 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 T20 MJG registered?

T20 MJG is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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