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T642 KEP

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,148 mi
Last recorded103,148 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT642 KEP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 103,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 102,605 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 102,605 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

inner sill slight corroded both sides , under car slight corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2020 102,369 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 101,736 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 101,319 miles

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2017 100,733 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 100,733 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 99,159 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 99,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 97,598 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 94,232 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 92,760 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 89,367 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 84,793 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 84,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 80,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 80,095 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 75,994 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 71,367 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 71,367 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 67,133 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre wall cut but not exsposeing ply or cords

Pass 22 May 2006 63,939 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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T642 KEP is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T642 KEP, 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 T642 KEP registered?

T642 KEP is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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