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T431 XEG

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

124,762 mi
Last recorded124,762 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT431 XEG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2019 124,762 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 118,811 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 118,811 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 111,297 miles

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

Offside outer body sill has slight corrosion.

clutch is worn.

Fail 4 Jul 2017 110,999 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe corroded. (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion seal. (6.1.B.2)

clutch worn.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 104,352 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 104,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 97,717 miles

both front tyres tread depths are worn close to 2.0mm,but inner and outer edges on both front tyres are very low and close to exposing cord.

offside rear tyre,inner and outer edges of tread are splitting/cracking all round and close to exposing cord.

parking brake efficiency is low at 17%.

Fail 10 Jul 2015 97,717 miles

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

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

both front tyres tread depths are worn close to 2.0mm,but inner and outer edges on both front tyres are very low and close to exposing cord.

offside rear tyre,inner and outer edges of tread are splitting/cracking all round and close to exposing cord.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 90,597 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 83,388 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 83,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2012 75,713 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 75,713 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

both front to rear metal brake pipes,to rear flexy hoses are corroding.

both rear tyres,inner edges worn very low.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 66,174 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 66,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 60,069 miles

front tyres,wearing slightly low on inner edges.

Fail 15 Jul 2010 60,069 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres,wearing slightly low on inner edges.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 54,759 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 50,784 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 50,784 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 46,360 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 46,346 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/s/f brake disc has 20%+ run out.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 39,845 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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T431 XEG is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 T431 XEG, 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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T431 XEG is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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