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T393 BWO

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

117,717 mi
Last recorded117,717 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT393 BWO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 117,717 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner\outer sills corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front\rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 117,716 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner\outer sills corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front\rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2025 117,744 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front\rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 116,072 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side poor condition (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear center stop not working

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front\rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 116,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side poor condition (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear center stop not working

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front\rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 114,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front\rear (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2022 114,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front\rear (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 113,599 miles

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2021 113,597 miles

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))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2020 112,006 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 112,004 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Too hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 108,896 miles

All rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2018 106,209 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 106,208 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 104,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 99,620 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 99,620 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45-16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust rusty

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 96,219 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 96,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 91,098 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 91,098 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 86,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 86,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 80,192 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 80,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 77,271 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 77,271 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play lower steering column uj

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2010 73,649 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 73,649 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 65,935 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 65,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight play in top of steering column

Pass 26 Feb 2007 60,351 miles

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

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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T393 BWO is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T393 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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T393 BWO is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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