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T548 RDU

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,732 mi
Last recorded137,732 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT548 RDU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2020 137,732 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of body has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2019 136,215 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 132,936 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 129,492 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 129,453 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 126,624 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 161,675 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 158,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 154,363 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 154,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 149,649 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 143,068 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 135,713 miles

Both rear shock absorbers leaking.

rear wiper worn.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 126,768 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 124,580 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 120,079 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 110,169 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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T548 RDU is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T548 RDU, 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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T548 RDU is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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