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T482 SEV

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,195 mi
Last recorded104,195 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT482 SEV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 104,195 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1X front to rear (near fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides rears to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside hand brake effort weak compared to offside but minimum efficiency requirements were just met

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 104,195 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1X front to rear (near fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides rears to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside hand brake effort weak compared to offside but minimum efficiency requirements were just met

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 97,840 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1X front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Gearbox mounting failed, gearbox resting directly onto sub frame

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 97,837 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1X front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Gearbox mounting failed, gearbox resting directly onto sub frame

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 88,095 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 88,089 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 76,018 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear subframe corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2013 76,016 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 72,064 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 72,061 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 65,290 miles

general corrosion to suspension

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 60,210 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,616 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 54,295 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 50,917 miles

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 25 Oct 2006 46,686 miles

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)

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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T482 SEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T482 SEV, 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 T482 SEV registered?

T482 SEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T482 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T482 SEV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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