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T372 BWO

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

102,102 mi
Last recorded102,102 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT372 BWO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 102,102 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 102,054 miles

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

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to flexi's slightly corroded

slight bind on offside rear wheel

Fail 11 May 2012 96,881 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 96,881 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 92,552 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 92,552 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 85,943 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 79,484 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 79,484 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 75,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Apr 2008 75,264 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper split

washers misaligned

Pass 24 Apr 2007 69,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side rear tyre cracked but not yet excessive

Fail 24 Apr 2007 69,834 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively 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)

off side rear tyre is cracked but not yet through to cords

Fail 24 Apr 2006 63,115 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 63,115 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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T372 BWO is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T372 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 T372 BWO registered?

T372 BWO is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 12 May 1999.

Is T372 BWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T372 BWO shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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