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T342 DFM

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,179 mi
Last recorded87,179 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT342 DFM
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 87,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 86,355 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front + bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear + slight uneven (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair + parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + subfames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 85,107 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear + slight uneven (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both + bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components, subframes, pas and brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2019 83,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (6.1.2 (a))

brake discs corroding,front+rear brakes slight uneven

suspension bushes wearing

suspension components+subframes+pas pipes corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding, play in front drop links+anti roll bar bushes

Pass 4 Oct 2018 82,711 miles

brake discs corroding

play in front drop links+anti roll bar bushes

suspension components+subframes+pas pipes corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,

Fail 3 Oct 2018 82,710 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake discs corroding

play in front drop links+anti roll bar bushes

suspension components+subframes+pas pipes corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,

Pass 11 Oct 2017 81,734 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges+perishing+getting low on tread

brake discs wearing,anti roll bar bushes wearing

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,pas pipes corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2017 81,720 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges+perishing+getting low on tread

brake discs wearing,anti roll bar bushes wearing

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,pas pipes corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 80,944 miles

brake pipes corroding

o/s/f floor corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 80,943 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroding

o/s/f floor corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 80,251 miles

brake discs wearing,offside front link rod boots wearing

number plates fading,offside front tyre wearing on edges+perishing

slight play in anti roll bar+link rod bushes

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,

Pass 2 Oct 2014 79,534 miles

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

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,brake discs wearing,slight play in front link rods+anti roll bar bushes

Pass 1 Oct 2013 78,650 miles

cuts+perishing both front tyres,suspension components corroding,brake discs wearing,offside front link rod boot wearing

Pass 1 Oct 2012 77,092 miles

front link rod boots wearing,slight play in anti roll bar bushes,suspension components corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2011 74,918 miles

oil leaks,suspension components corroded,suspension bushes wearing

Pass 5 Oct 2010 72,425 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 72,424 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake discs wearing,pas pipes corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2009 69,965 miles

brake discs slightly worn and corroded\front suspension arm bushes slightly split\brake pipes corroding

Fail 2 Oct 2009 69,962 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

brake discs slightly worn and corroded\front suspension arm bushes slightly split\brake pipes corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2008 67,125 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edges,brake discs wearing

Pass 4 Oct 2007 59,185 miles

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

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

front+rear brake discs wearing

Pass 2 Oct 2006 48,888 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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T342 DFM is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 T342 DFM, 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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T342 DFM is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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