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T702 KEW

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

140,309 mi
Last recorded140,309 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT702 KEW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 May 2019 140,309 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 135,184 miles

Both head lamps have misted lens but pattern still visible

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear of both outer sills previous plating shows corrosion but solid on test (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 135,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake (BOTH ) pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Both head lamps have misted lens but pattern still visible

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear of both outer sills previous plating shows corrosion but solid on test (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 135,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-link bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 131,134 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 126,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2016 126,420 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear flex hose inscure

Fail 28 Jan 2016 126,382 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both lower sills (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 125,061 miles

o/s/f pipe at leg showing signs of wear

rear pipes showing signs of wear at tank

rear struts showing signs of wear [slight sweat]

Pass 17 Jan 2014 122,196 miles

both rear brake pipes at flexi showing sings of corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2014 122,196 miles

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

both rear brake pipes at flexi showing sings of corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2013 117,875 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 117,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 106,973 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 106,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 94,917 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 84,590 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 84,590 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2007 71,974 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 71,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 63,864 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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T702 KEW is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 T702 KEW, 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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T702 KEW is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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