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T442 AVV

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,935 mi
Last recorded65,935 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT442 AVV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 65,935 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges almost bald on inner edge. 205/55/16 v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside discs extremely corroded/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen delaminated round edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

mid and rear heat shields insecure.

Fail 18 Jan 2021 65,928 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside out. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside front lower arms front bushes excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges almost bald on inner edge. 205/55/16 v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside discs extremely corroded/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen delaminated round edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

mid and rear heat shields insecure.

Pass 21 Jan 2020 58,963 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose mirror loose, non standard mirrors fitted. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished. 205/55/16 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view perimeter of screen delaminated. (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box rubber mounts deteriorated /heavily perished.

Fail 13 Jan 2020 58,899 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill rotten through within 30cm of suspension mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose mirror loose, non standard mirrors fitted. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished. 205/55/16 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view perimeter of screen delaminated. (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box rubber mounts deteriorated /heavily perished.

Pass 3 Jan 2019 51,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 48,620 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing signs of inner and outer ware (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 42,426 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 31,965 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Link rod (2.4.G.2)

Slight perishing on both rear tyres

Pass 27 Nov 2014 31,257 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre tread starting to perish

osr tyre inner sidewall perishing

Fail 24 Nov 2014 31,257 miles

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre tread starting to perish

osr tyre inner sidewall perishing

Pass 26 Nov 2013 29,689 miles

Cracks in nearside rear tyre tread

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

Nearside wiper split, but still clearing the screen

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

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

Power steering pipes from steering rack corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Nov 2012 29,304 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 28,097 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 28,097 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 27,812 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,388 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,109 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 25,360 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 23,424 miles

Both wiper blades are split,

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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T442 AVV is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T442 AVV, 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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T442 AVV is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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