MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,133 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
BONNET PULL CABLE BROKEN
EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION HEATSHEILD INSECURE
Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH UNITS FADED / OUTPUT POOR / BEAM PATTERN ONLY JUST VISABLE (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT GEARBOX OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR WIPER INOP
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources NEARSIDE INOP (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE FRONT CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))
WHOLE UNDER VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS / SCABBY SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE
Windscreen wiper blade defective FRONT WIPERS SMEARY (3.4 (b) (i))
Position lamp not working NEARSIDE REAR SIDELIGHT INOP (4.2.1 (a))
BONNET PULL CABLE BROKEN
EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION HEATSHEILD INSECURE
Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH UNITS FADED / OUTPUT POOR / BEAM PATTERN ONLY JUST VISABLE (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT GEARBOX OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR WIPER INOP
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources NEARSIDE INOP (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE FRONT CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))
WHOLE UNDER VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS / SCABBY SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE
Windscreen wiper blade defective FRONT WIPERS SMEARY (3.4 (b) (i))
BONNET CABLE PULL LEVER BROKEN
EXHAUST / CENTRE HEAT SHEILD INSECURE
Oil leak ENGINE / GEARBOX AREAS ()
REAR WIPER INOP
Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE FRONT 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF (4.1.E.1)
WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS VERY SCABBY SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE
Rear position lamp(s) not working NEARSIDE (1.1.A.3b)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play NEARSIDE FRONT (2.2.B.1f)
BONNET CABLE PULL LEVER BROKEN
EXHAUST / CENTRE HEAT SHEILD INSECURE
Oil leak ENGINE / GEARBOX AREAS ()
REAR WIPER INOP
Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE FRONT 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF (4.1.E.1)
WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS VERY SCABBY SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged
Offside Front tyre inner edge worn
engine oiley
rear exhaust heat shield damaged
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged
Offside Front tyre inner edge worn
engine oiley
rear exhaust heat shield damaged
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/ftyre has damage to outer sidewall
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/ftyre has damage to outer sidewall
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust corroded
front number plate cracked
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs worn and corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T239 COO is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 T239 COO, 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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T239 COO is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 8 July 1999.
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