MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,652 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front and rear suspension parts getting very rusty in places
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside and nearside front floor panel very rusty
Offside and nearside sill panels rusty
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension parts/sill panels/underbody getting very rusty in places
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Center sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension parts/sill panels/underbody getting very rusty in places
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting rusty on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipes getting rusty in places
Suspension parts/underbody getting very rusty in places
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting rusty on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipes getting rusty in places
Suspension parts/underbody getting very rusty in places
ENGINE OIL LEAK
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
POWER STEERING PIPES RUSTY
Suspension parts getting rusty in places
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension parts getting rusty in places
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
SUSPENSION PARTS FRONT AND REAR GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES
FRONT AND REAR SUSP RUSTY
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
FRONT AND REAR SUSP RUSTY
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear discs rusty / slight play front anti roll bar d bush
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing cable broken (3.5.1l)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear discs rusty / slight play front anti roll bar d bush
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
washers weak
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
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T365 RDU is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 T365 RDU, 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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T365 RDU is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 March 1999.
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