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T763 YEW

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

228,665 mi
Last recorded228,665 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT763 YEW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 228,665 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 71,357 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 71,357 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 66,033 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 66,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 61,218 miles

front brake discs corroding

front tyres edges wearing

Fail 6 Jul 2009 61,216 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroding

front tyres edges wearing

Pass 29 Jul 2008 56,877 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 56,764 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

SLIGHT CORROSION AT EXHAUST FRONT SECTION.

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 51,533 miles

DRIVERS SEATBELT STARTING TO FRAY AT EDGES.

SLIGHT WEAR AT INNER SURFACES OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 46,373 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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T763 YEW is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 T763 YEW, 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 T763 YEW registered?

T763 YEW is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T763 YEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T763 YEW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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