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T735 LNE

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,770 mi
Last recorded138,770 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT735 LNE
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2023 138,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 133,004 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 133,004 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 129,451 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 129,451 miles

Brake performance not tested due to pipe leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 126,010 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 117,907 miles

Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking point area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres, also valves perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 117,907 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking point area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres, also valves perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 106,551 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 102,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded across car (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 99,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 99,037 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 92,009 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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 92,009 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 83,556 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 76,707 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 68,577 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 68,576 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 63,215 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 57,323 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2008 50,072 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 40,323 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 32,616 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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T735 LNE is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 T735 LNE, 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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T735 LNE is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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