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T515 THK

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,942 mi
Last recorded115,942 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT515 THK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 115,942 miles

corrosion to floorpan areas

slight play in both inner steering arms

Fail 3 Mar 2015 115,942 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to floorpan areas

slight play in both inner steering arms

Pass 12 Feb 2014 113,085 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 113,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

ext. system starting to rust in places

f/a/r/bar bushes wearing

fuel ntank filler pipes rusting

general oil leaks around engine area

general wear on discs

light fogging on edges of screen

n/s/r tyre low on tread

o/s/f seat covering wearing

slight damage to o/s sil

slight play in o/s/f steering

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 15 Jan 2013 106,222 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 106,222 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2012
Fail 11 Feb 2012 104,590 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 97,642 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 90,623 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 90,623 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 84,869 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 84,869 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 82,961 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 80,313 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 80,313 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T515 THK is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T515 THK, 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 T515 THK registered?

T515 THK is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 15 July 1999.

Is T515 THK safe to buy?

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