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T520 KCA

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

169,619 mi
Last recorded169,619 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT520 KCA
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 169,619 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 160,621 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 152,816 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 141,743 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 138,617 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 132,979 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 129,296 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 122,554 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 118,643 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 115,141 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 115,141 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 106,531 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 96,123 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 96,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front/rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2009 95,163 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 95,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 89,799 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 89,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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Pass 27 Oct 2007 84,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 11 Jan 2007 76,827 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 66,040 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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T520 KCA is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T520 KCA, 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 T520 KCA registered?

T520 KCA is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 14 May 1999.

Is T520 KCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T520 KCA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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