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T224 TVX

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,036 mi
Last recorded76,036 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT224 TVX
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 76,036 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 73,652 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 69,316 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 67,585 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 65,867 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 65,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

STRONG ADVISE nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jul 2011 54,830 miles

BONNET RELEASE CABLE STRECHED , NEEDS REPAIR .

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 54,830 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BONNET RELEASE CABLE STRECHED , NEEDS REPAIR .

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 51,196 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 46,992 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 41,261 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 35,796 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 30,839 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 25,988 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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T224 TVX is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T224 TVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T224 TVX registered?

T224 TVX is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is T224 TVX safe to buy?

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