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T231 CNO

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,653 mi
Last recorded79,653 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT231 CNO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 79,653 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 78,551 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 78,414 miles

All underside steering/suspension components corroded

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

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

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 21 Jun 2023 78,413 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All underside steering/suspension components corroded

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

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

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))

Pass 30 May 2022 78,317 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2021 76,590 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2021 76,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake pads worn

Fail 31 Mar 2021 76,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 75,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner face badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 73,559 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 73,559 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2017 71,268 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 68,779 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 63,882 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 62,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 59,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 58,817 miles

N/S/R tyre 2mm tread depth

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 54,387 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 51,296 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 42,489 miles

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 31 Dec 2008 35,278 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 31,898 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2007 28,612 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 25,197 miles

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

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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T231 CNO is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 T231 CNO, 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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T231 CNO is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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