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T499 XEG

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,094 mi
Last recorded76,094 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT499 XEG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 76,094 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 68,127 miles

Offside Front floor near sill has corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2017 61,742 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,800 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 49,146 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 45,692 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 45,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 41,894 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 39,336 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 39,336 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 35,897 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,897 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 32,295 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 28,393 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,846 miles

offside front lower wishbone inner front bush starting to split/ wear

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

Pass 3 Jul 2007 19,006 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 17,648 miles

nail in offside rear tyre.

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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T499 XEG is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T499 XEG, 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 T499 XEG registered?

T499 XEG is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is T499 XEG safe to buy?

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