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T35 TVX

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,498 mi
Last recorded144,498 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT35 TVX
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2014 144,498 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 140,591 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 135,060 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 130,624 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 130,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 124,699 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 124,699 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 113,774 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 101,454 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 101,454 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 89,289 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 89,289 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 77,960 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 75,601 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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T35 TVX is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 T35 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T35 TVX registered?

T35 TVX is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is T35 TVX safe to buy?

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