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T277 FJW

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,537 mi
Last recorded105,537 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT277 FJW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2011 105,537 miles

bonnet catch cable is slack

both front brake pipes are slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes are quite corroded, more so the offside

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

both head lamps are opaque, the aims are ok

bottom power steering pipes are slightly corroded and filming of oil around that area. no visable leaks at time of test

front discs are slightly corroded and worn

oil leak

rear discs are pitted slightly

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 13 Aug 2010 102,047 miles

Recommend full brake inspection soon, as rear discs are rusty.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 98,941 miles

Oil leak

both offside and nearside front brake pipes slightly pitted

both offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly pitted

Pass 16 Aug 2008 94,834 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 91,646 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 88,208 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 82,497 miles

1. Nsr tyre is low on tread †2. Front brake pads are low †3. osf tyre is low on tread †4. Rear Subframe corroded †5. Front & rear brake discs are worn

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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T277 FJW is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T277 FJW, 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 T277 FJW registered?

T277 FJW is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is T277 FJW safe to buy?

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