MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,710 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both rear brake discs corroding but brake performance satisfactory.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both rear brake discs corroding but brake performance satisfactory.
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
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T371 BWO is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 T371 BWO, 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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What year was T371 BWO registered?
T371 BWO is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 12 May 1999.
Is T371 BWO safe to buy?
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