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T223 BEG

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,592 mi
Last recorded94,592 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT223 BEG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 94,592 miles

o/s rear lower suspension bush deteriorated

o/s rear tyre on legal limit

parking brake just met required standards

Pass 11 Jun 2009 88,937 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 82,877 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 74,981 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 74,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front anti rollbar bushes slightly worn resulting in slight movement .

slight fluctuation offside front service brake

unable to fully inspect nearside and offside front brake pipes due to being heavily coated in grease .

unable to fully inspect nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes running alongside fuel tank due to heavy grease coating .

Pass 18 Jul 2006 69,594 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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T223 BEG is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T223 BEG, 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 T223 BEG registered?

T223 BEG is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is T223 BEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T223 BEG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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