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T580 APP

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,554 mi
Last recorded129,554 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT580 APP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 129,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 122,927 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2012 122,918 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 112,683 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 105,560 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 May 2010 105,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 99,486 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 May 2008 92,860 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise rear brakes pipes corroded,but not excessively

Pass 19 May 2008 92,860 miles

advise rear brakes pipes corroded,but not excessively

Pass 8 May 2007 84,826 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2006 77,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2006 77,493 miles

nail in tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2005 68,798 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 68,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nail in tyre

o/s/f inner edge very low

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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T580 APP is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T580 APP, 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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T580 APP is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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