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T45 LHK

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,172 mi
Last recorded118,172 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT45 LHK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 118,172 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 118,139 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to front & rear brake pipes

general corrosion to floor / chassis

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2019 111,184 miles

general corrosion to floor

Pass 2 Mar 2018 109,759 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 109,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 101,160 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes

fuel filter insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Jan 2015 93,710 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 93,710 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 87,277 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 82,367 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 76,930 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 71,747 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 71,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 68,946 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 68,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 64,788 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 64,776 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 60,810 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 57,438 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 57,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 54,492 miles

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

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

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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T45 LHK is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 T45 LHK, 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 T45 LHK registered?

T45 LHK is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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