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T279 LBF

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

169,010 mi
Last recorded169,010 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 LBF
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 169,010 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded on inside pad area

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished/cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre slightly perished/cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 May 2024 168,078 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 May 2023 165,733 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 165,717 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2022 164,778 miles

both rear tyres edgers wearing

Pass 18 May 2021 162,927 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 161,291 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 159,799 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 159,693 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 157,973 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 156,375 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 154,728 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 154,697 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 153,171 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 152,062 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2014 152,042 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 150,562 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 150,020 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 150,014 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 May 2011 148,148 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 146,523 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 146,523 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 May 2009 143,117 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 143,091 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 142,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 130,428 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 121,394 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 116,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 20 May 2006 116,352 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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T279 LBF is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 T279 LBF, 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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T279 LBF is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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