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T454 SCB

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,270 mi
Last recorded72,270 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT454 SCB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2017 72,270 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear main brake pipes have rot side off fuel tank to back (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested due to water leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak sump has heavy rust ()

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 71,952 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes greased ,cannot inspect

Pass 23 Aug 2014 68,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 59,934 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 54,764 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs chorroded

n/s/ front to rear brake pipe chorroded but not excessive.

n/s/f brake pipe to brake hose chorroded but not excessive.

o/s front to rear brake pipe chorroded but not excessive

o/s/f brake pipe to brake hose chorroded but not excessive.

rear brake discs chorroded

rear exaust bobbin worn but not broken.

Fail 9 Aug 2011 54,764 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs chorroded

n/s/ front to rear brake pipe chorroded but not excessive.

n/s/f brake pipe to brake hose chorroded but not excessive.

o/s front to rear brake pipe chorroded but not excessive

o/s/f brake pipe to brake hose chorroded but not excessive.

rear brake discs chorroded

rear exaust bobbin worn but not broken.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 51,184 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 51,184 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 44,999 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 44,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise requires front wheel; allignment check

Pass 9 May 2006 35,432 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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T454 SCB is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T454 SCB, 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 T454 SCB registered?

T454 SCB is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is T454 SCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T454 SCB shows 12 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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