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T502 OEW

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,680 mi
Last recorded103,680 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT502 OEW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2020 103,680 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both front lamps. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear of front to rear pipes corroded. (by fuel tank on o/s) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 92,357 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 86,398 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 84,123 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 78,117 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 67,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre is wearing on the inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 67,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre is wearing on the inner edge

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

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,277 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2012 60,311 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 56,175 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 52,015 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 48,134 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 Mar 2008 44,076 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 40,106 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 36,833 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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T502 OEW is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T502 OEW, 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 T502 OEW registered?

T502 OEW is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T502 OEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T502 OEW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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