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T399 GJH

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

42,493 mi
Last recorded42,493 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT399 GJH
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 42,493 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 42,140 miles

Front Corrosion across wheel hubs and McPherson struts.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lamp is damaged and taped.

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

Rear Corrosion across rear hubs, struts and suspension components.

Fail 11 Sep 2024 42,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Corrosion across wheel hubs and McPherson struts.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lamp is damaged and taped.

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

Rear Corrosion across rear hubs, struts and suspension components.

Pass 16 Aug 2023 41,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 41,519 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 41,515 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2021 41,245 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 41,024 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 40,674 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 39,942 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 38,466 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 35,917 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 34,817 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 32,806 miles

all four brake discs light corrosion

n/s headlight condensated/pattern poor

o/s/r light lens repaired with tape

Fail 9 Sep 2014 32,806 miles

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

all four brake discs light corrosion

n/s headlight condensated/pattern poor

o/s/r light lens repaired with tape

Pass 10 Sep 2013 31,466 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 31,466 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 29,429 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 29,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 27,075 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 27,075 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 26,456 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,932 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,851 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 25,051 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 25,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,647 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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T399 GJH is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 T399 GJH, 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 T399 GJH registered?

T399 GJH is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 21 July 1999.

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