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T588 KPU

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

128,932 mi
Last recorded128,932 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT588 KPU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2026 128,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Body panel insecure wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both tyres wearing uneven inner shoulders

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 120,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 120,759 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 116,785 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 108,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch cover slightly damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2022 108,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch cover slightly damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 98,766 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 98,765 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system MAIN FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 96,791 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 90,363 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 80,427 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 70,707 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 70,688 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Offside Fuel tank insecure Strap heavily deteriorated resulting in movement. (7.2.1)

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

All rear bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement.

Front Lower Bumper insecure ()

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 70,658 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 68,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 67,475 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 65,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 65,611 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,752 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 63,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 61,425 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 58,392 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 55,494 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 51,440 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 49,082 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 47,003 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 47,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 44,150 miles

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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T588 KPU is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 T588 KPU, 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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T588 KPU is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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