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T295 TBL

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,234 mi
Last recorded43,234 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT295 TBL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 43,234 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 140,864 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 140,664 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 140,664 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 140,375 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 140,375 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 139,997 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 139,588 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 138,772 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 137,842 miles

advised oil leak .

Fail 9 Apr 2014 137,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advised oil leak .

Pass 11 Apr 2013 137,026 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 137,026 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 136,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 136,338 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 135,172 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 133,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advised slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 1 Apr 2010 133,134 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advised slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 21 Jan 2009 131,043 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 131,043 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 129,775 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 129,767 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 128,181 miles

advised front and rear brake pads below halfway

Fail 20 Jan 2006 126,595 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 126,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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T295 TBL is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T295 TBL, 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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T295 TBL is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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