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T425 THK

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

118,230 mi
Last recorded118,230 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT425 THK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 118,230 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Frt brake discs pitted and corroded

O/s/f sill corroded but outside 300mm of suspension and seat mounts

RR brake discs pitted and corroded

n/s sill damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2011 118,230 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Frt brake discs pitted and corroded

O/s/f sill corroded but outside 300mm of suspension and seat mounts

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

RR brake discs pitted and corroded

n/s sill damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2011 118,230 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front brake discs worn

advise rear brake discs worn/pitted

Pass 22 Apr 2010 118,230 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 118,230 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 118,230 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 118,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2007 117,373 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 117,373 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 113,707 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 113,707 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 113,699 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Brake fluid low

OSF ABS sensor wire insecure

front discs in poor condition

front pads low

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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T425 THK is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 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 T425 THK, 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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T425 THK is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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