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T502 RHT

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,477 mi
Last recorded139,477 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT502 RHT
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 139,477 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 139,473 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

p a s pipes rusty

rear subframe rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2010 130,996 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes above fuel tank cprroded but not excessive

Pass 22 May 2009 119,561 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 119,561 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 109,552 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 109,552 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 99,806 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 90,422 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 90,420 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 RHT is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RHT, 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 RHT registered?

T502 RHT is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 May 1999.

Is T502 RHT safe to buy?

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