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T540 THK

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,046 mi
Last recorded125,046 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT540 THK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 125,046 miles

1. Fuel tank straps becoming corroded. 2. Nearside front drop link dust covers becoming perished. 3. Front brake discs becoming corroded.

Fail 9 Aug 2014 124,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1.fuel tank straps becomming corroded 2.near side front drop link dust covers bvecomming perished

3.front brake discs becomming corrroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 116,667 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 106,695 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 97,635 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 97,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 88,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack around tread

Pass 7 Aug 2009 79,319 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 74,342 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 74,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 74,253 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 70,180 miles

centre steel brake pipe under vehicle starting to corrode suggest change soon legal at test

Fail 19 Oct 2007 70,124 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

air bag light flashing all the time

Pass 24 Oct 2006 63,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 63,830 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 62,610 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 61,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2006 61,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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T540 THK is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T540 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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T540 THK is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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