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T233 KDA

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,501 mi
Last recorded134,501 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT233 KDA
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 134,501 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 134,500 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 129,366 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 116,782 miles

front discs worn

Fail 10 Jul 2012 116,782 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear pads low

Pass 14 Jun 2011 106,103 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 3 Aug 2010 102,498 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 102,448 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 95,494 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 89,520 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 89,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 81,582 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 81,582 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 79,651 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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T233 KDA is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 T233 KDA, 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 T233 KDA registered?

T233 KDA is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T233 KDA safe to buy?

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