MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
brake disc's worn
sump leaking
brake disc's worn
sump leaking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
different drop links fitted to either side of antiroll bar
os fuel tank strap rusting badly
osf headlamp motor making a noise
play in steering ball joints
rear brake pipes corroding
rear fuel filler neck rusting badly
sump leaking badly due to corrosion
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
different drop links fitted to either side of antiroll bar
os fuel tank strap rusting badly
osf headlamp motor making a noise
play in steering ball joints
rear brake pipes corroding
rear fuel filler neck rusting badly
sump leaking badly due to corrosion
Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front discs required very soon, front lower wishbone bushes worn, wiper blades poor.
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T408 SEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 T408 SEV, 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 T408 SEV registered?
T408 SEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 26 April 1999.
Is T408 SEV safe to buy?
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