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T292 TVX

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,005 mi
Last recorded112,005 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT292 TVX
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 May 2013 112,005 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 105,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play felt at steering wheel

Fail 22 Mar 2012 105,215 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play felt at steering wheel

Pass 14 Jan 2011 102,522 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe to nearside & offside front flexies corroded

offside rear brake pipe x2 alongside fuel tank corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2011 102,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe to nearside & offside front flexies corroded

offside rear brake pipe x2 alongside fuel tank corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2010 98,552 miles

all 4 brake discs are badly deteriated

moisture evident on both rear suspension dampers

o/s/r section of steel brake pipe has corrosion evident

slight wear evident in rear anti-roll bushes

Fail 5 Jan 2010 98,552 miles

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

all 4 brake discs are badly deteriated

moisture evident on both rear suspension dampers

o/s/r section of steel brake pipe has corrosion evident

slight wear evident in rear anti-roll bushes

Pass 27 Jan 2009 90,491 miles

both front tyres wearing heavily om inner and outer edges

screw evident in o/s/r tyre tread

slight play evident in n/s/r inner anti-roll bar bush

Fail 22 Jan 2009 90,316 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing heavily om inner and outer edges

screw evident in o/s/r tyre tread

slight play evident in n/s/r inner anti-roll bar bush

Pass 28 Jan 2008 81,907 miles

o/s headlamp condensation evident on inside

o/s rear section of brake pipe corroded

slight misting on o/s rear shock

slight play in o/s and n/s rear anti roll links

Fail 21 Jan 2008 81,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s headlamp condensation evident on inside

o/s rear section of brake pipe corroded

slight misting on o/s rear shock

slight play in o/s and n/s rear anti roll links

Pass 29 Jan 2007 73,921 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 64,426 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 64,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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T292 TVX is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T292 TVX, 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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T292 TVX is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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