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T451 UEV

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,242 mi
Last recorded113,242 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT451 UEV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 113,242 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 113,112 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nsf disk worn

rear disks worn

Pass 22 Oct 2010 107,053 miles

nearside and offside fron t wishbone bushes split

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Oct 2009 91,165 miles

BRAKE PIPES OVER FUEL TANK CORRODING

O/S/F LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH STARTING TO SEPARATE

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

O/S/R TYRE TREAD BLOCKS STARTING TO DISTORT

Fail 8 Oct 2009 91,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PIPES OVER FUEL TANK CORRODING

O/S/F LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH STARTING TO SEPARATE

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

O/S/R TYRE TREAD BLOCKS STARTING TO DISTORT

Pass 28 Mar 2008 78,076 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 63,106 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 63,106 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 49,681 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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T451 UEV 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 66.7%.

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 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 T451 UEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T451 UEV registered?

T451 UEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 7 June 1999.

Is T451 UEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T451 UEV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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