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T574 PDG

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,607 mi
Last recorded141,607 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT574 PDG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 141,607 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 141,607 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2008 141,419 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

NSF tyre worn low

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front no plate damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2007 138,576 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2006 134,658 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front reg plate cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2006 134,658 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front reg plate cracked

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 PDG is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 T574 PDG, 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 T574 PDG registered?

T574 PDG is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 17 June 1999.

Is T574 PDG safe to buy?

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