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T679 SFL

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,030 mi
Last recorded133,030 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT679 SFL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 133,030 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 132,927 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 125,510 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 122,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 122,893 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 112,685 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 101,572 miles

n/s/r tyre worn very enevenly.

Fail 12 Jun 2008 101,445 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn very enevenly.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 89,054 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 76,378 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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T679 SFL is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T679 SFL, 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 T679 SFL registered?

T679 SFL is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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