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T59 GOJ

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,491 mi
Last recorded55,491 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT59 GOJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2009 55,491 miles

Front brake discs poor condition,corroded on inner faces.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 55,491 miles

Front brake discs poor condition,corroded on inner faces.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 53,626 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 51,431 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Dec 2007 51,358 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 48,854 miles

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

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 21 Dec 2005 45,411 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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T59 GOJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T59 GOJ, 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 T59 GOJ registered?

T59 GOJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 15 July 1999.

Is T59 GOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T59 GOJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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