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T524 ETF

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,960 mi
Last recorded84,960 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT524 ETF
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 84,960 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 84,960 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 84,474 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 77,373 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 70,889 miles

a'con leak? poss rec'drier?

osr tyre worn more so on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2009 70,888 miles

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

a'con leak? poss rec'drier?

osr tyre worn more so on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2008 65,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 65,007 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 59,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 59,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 57,602 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Dec 2005 52,050 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 52,050 miles

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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T524 ETF is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T524 ETF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T524 ETF?

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What year was T524 ETF registered?

T524 ETF is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T524 ETF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T524 ETF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T524 ETF have outstanding finance?

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