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T377 TCA

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,669 mi
Last recorded127,669 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT377 TCA
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2016 127,669 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

General under body corrosion

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 121,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

general underside corrosion

nearside front sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 8 Sep 2015 121,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

general underside corrosion

nearside front sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 5 Sep 2014 113,088 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 113,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 102,982 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak (sump corroded)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 102,982 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak (sump corroded)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 90,701 miles

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

general corrosion at underside of vehicle

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 90,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

general corrosion at underside of vehicle

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 78,628 miles

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

corrosion at underside

n\s mirror damaged

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 71,927 miles

n/s/r brake disc and back plate corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 66,005 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 61,338 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 59,720 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 57,878 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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T377 TCA is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T377 TCA, 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 T377 TCA registered?

T377 TCA is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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