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T275 BFT

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

56,103 mi
Last recorded56,103 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT275 BFT
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 56,103 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 52,340 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 brake discs corroded

exhaust flexable link deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2012 52,340 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

all 4 brake discs corroded

both rear tyres deteriorated

exhaust flexable link deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2011 46,887 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,887 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2010 44,477 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear seat belt retraction slow

o/s+n/s front lower suspension wishbones inner rear rubber mounting bushes slightly deterioaterd/unbonded

Fail 8 Apr 2010 44,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

battery conections loose

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear seat belt retraction slow

o/s+n/s front lower suspension wishbones inner rear rubber mounting bushes slightly deterioaterd/unbonded

Pass 23 Apr 2008 37,267 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 28,269 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,269 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,111 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 25,111 miles

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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T275 BFT is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T275 BFT, 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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T275 BFT is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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