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T574 CLG

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,872 mi
Last recorded81,872 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT574 CLG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 81,872 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2019 80,659 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 80,647 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 79,483 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 79,479 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 77,945 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 77,945 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 76,275 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 74,218 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 69,669 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 67,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 64,699 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 60,064 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 60,062 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 55,035 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 39,221 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 35,205 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 35,205 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T574 CLG is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T574 CLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T574 CLG registered?

T574 CLG is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 25 May 1999.

Is T574 CLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T574 CLG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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