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T261 CNO

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,968 mi
Last recorded95,968 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT261 CNO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 95,968 miles

Brake wear lamp illuminated.

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

Coil spring worn All springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces worn/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OS and NS measured at 2.5/3mm and also cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Slightly deteriorated. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both OS and NS emitted light is very red amber light. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hangars cracked/perished. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively OS and NS. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 95,965 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake wear lamp illuminated.

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

Coil spring worn All springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces worn/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OS and NS measured at 2.5/3mm and also cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Slightly deteriorated. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both OS and NS emitted light is very red amber light. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hangars cracked/perished. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively OS and NS. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 106,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered with thick grease/underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake wear indicator illuminated due to wire damaged.

Coil spring worn All springs worn/corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Evidence of water ingress. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Very slightly cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 106,370 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both OS and NS are red. (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both OS and NS are red. (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered with thick grease/underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring worn All springs worn/corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Evidence of water ingress. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Very slightly cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 103,253 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 103,253 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 99,020 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,723 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,689 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 81,075 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 81,068 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 75,283 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 72,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 72,289 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 68,209 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 68,209 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 63,700 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 58,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 58,852 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,743 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 46,218 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 41,700 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 41,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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T261 CNO is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 T261 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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T261 CNO is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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