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T528 HCW

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,795 mi
Last recorded164,795 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT528 HCW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 164,795 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

abs kicks back slightly under braking

bonnet is slightly corroded

both chassis rails slightly corroded

both outer sills slightly corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

front subframe slightly corroded

fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

nearside wing mirror slightly loose

offside reg plate light slightly dim

pas pipes corroded

rear discs corroded

rear subframe has slight corrosion

slight play in both front tie rods

various parts of exhaust deteriorated

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2012 164,795 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

abs kicks back slightly under braking

bonnet is slightly corroded

both chassis rails slightly corroded

both outer sills slightly corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

front subframe slightly corroded

fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

nearside wing mirror slightly loose

offside reg plate light slightly dim

pas pipes corroded

rear discs corroded

rear subframe has slight corrosion

slight play in both front tie rods

various parts of exhaust deteriorated

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2012 164,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear discs corroded

rear subframe has slight corrsion

slight play in nearside tie rod

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

abs slightly kicks back under braking

bonnet is slightly corroded

both chassis rails slightly corroded

both outer sills slightly corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

fuel filler pipe corroded

offside reg plate light dim

various parts of exhaust deteriorated

various parts of vehicle have slight corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2011 162,815 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front lower arms have slight corrosion

brake pedals judders slightly when pressed

nearside wingmirror slightly insecure

rear number plate lights slightly dull but are working

rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorated

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 158,713 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 9 Jul 2010 158,713 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Jan 2009 155,626 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 155,626 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 150,464 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 150,464 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 147,722 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 147,722 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

nearside outer sill has body filler aplied

wipers not parking at bottom

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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T528 HCW is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T528 HCW, 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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T528 HCW is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 14 August 1999.

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