MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,318 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
air bag warning light flashing during test
brake discs in poor condition
front number plate cracked
metal brake pipes corroded
nearside mirror cracked
offside front seat air bag released
offside front tyre worn and close to limit
oil leak
slight bind on front and offside rear brakes
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T551 BFE is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 T551 BFE, 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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What year was T551 BFE registered?
T551 BFE is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 3 March 1999.
Is T551 BFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for T551 BFE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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