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T394 EBW

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

71,647 mi
Last recorded71,647 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT394 EBW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 71,647 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 69,395 miles

Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 69,390 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 61,722 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 47,925 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 37,410 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 31,573 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 27,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 23,045 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 22,661 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 21,687 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 20,489 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 19,403 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 18,406 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 17,188 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 15,947 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 14,678 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 14,305 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 13,750 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 12,524 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 11,152 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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T394 EBW is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 T394 EBW, 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 T394 EBW registered?

T394 EBW is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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