MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,723 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all damping reduced (5.3.2 (b))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lenses deteriorated & images just ok! (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre perished!
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +perished/cracked! (4.1.E.1)
Offside fuel tank strap corroded!
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded mains near fuel tank+cannot fully see! (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded! (3.5.1i)
shock absorber damping appears to be weak!
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +badly perished/cracked! (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade poor (8.2.2)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed outer handle sticks in released position (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lenses deteriorated & images just ok! (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre perished!
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +perished/cracked! (4.1.E.1)
Offside fuel tank strap corroded!
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded mains near fuel tank+cannot fully see! (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded! (3.5.1i)
shock absorber damping appears to be weak!
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +badly perished/cracked! (4.1.E.1)
Front both sides tyres perished/cracked!
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced +image just ok! (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside fuel tank strap corroding away!
oil leaks!
rear shockabsorber damping effects weak!
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main - joint to joint above rear frame (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade very poor (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessive perishing/cracks (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front both sides tyres perished/cracked!
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced +image just ok! (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside fuel tank strap corroding away!
oil leaks!
rear shockabsorber damping effects weak!
Offside Rear metal object in tyre!
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre perished!
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre perished!
bonnet very difficault to release!
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre perished!
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
Oil leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear tyre perished!
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
Oil leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear tyre perished!
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear abs sensor wiring brackets in rear wheel arches not secure
brake pipes beside fuel tank surface corrosion
offside rear tyre perished
both rear abs sensor wiring brackets in rear wheel arches not secure
brake pipes beside fuel tank surface corrosion
offside rear tyre perished
o/s/r tyre worn on edge and just above limit
rear antiroll bar "d" bushes worn
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
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T543 UEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 T543 UEV, 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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T543 UEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 9 June 1999.
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