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T707 EJM

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,677 mi
Last recorded134,677 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT707 EJM
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 134,677 miles

o/s/r back plate/pads catching, o/s/r abs clip loose, n/s/r tyre light cracking tread/wall area,

Fail 1 Jun 2010 134,677 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r back plate/pads catching, o/s/r abs clip loose, n/s/r tyre light cracking tread/wall area,

Pass 29 May 2009 129,901 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 125,063 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 125,020 miles

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

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

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES STARTING TO PERISH & SPLIT INSIDE TREAD

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2007 119,816 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 119,816 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2006 116,828 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)

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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T707 EJM is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T707 EJM, 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 T707 EJM registered?

T707 EJM is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 20 June 1999.

Is T707 EJM safe to buy?

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