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T575 STL

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

183,499 mi
Last recorded183,499 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT575 STL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2016 183,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to center (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 180,619 miles

Engine damp with oil

Exhaust heat-shield insecure

Nearside rear outer sill corroded

Rear pads and discs worn

Pass 12 Apr 2014 175,312 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 175,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 154,601 miles

power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2012 150,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2012 150,929 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2011 137,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2010 123,740 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 123,739 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 116,208 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 116,208 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 140,182 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 140,182 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 88,585 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 88,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn close to excessive advise to change

Pass 13 Apr 2006 75,770 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs becoming worn advise to change

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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T575 STL is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T575 STL, 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 T575 STL registered?

T575 STL is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T575 STL safe to buy?

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