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T770 YEW

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,964 mi
Last recorded111,964 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT770 YEW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 111,964 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

head lights cleaned require chan ging shortly

heavey corrosion on rear cross member

Fail 28 May 2015 111,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

heavey corrosion on rear cross member

Pass 15 May 2014 108,195 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded

wear on in side of fron t discs

Fail 14 May 2014 108,195 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded

wear on in side of fron t discs

Pass 7 May 2013 100,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 May 2013 100,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 89,501 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 89,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 89,209 miles

Cut found in nearside front tyre not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear subframe is corroded but not excessive enough to cause any defects with suspension components

Pass 2 Nov 2010 89,160 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 88,639 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 87,007 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 87,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 82,818 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Nov 2007 82,818 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2007 75,442 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 69,554 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 69,554 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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T770 YEW is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T770 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 T770 YEW registered?

T770 YEW is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 10 July 1999.

Is T770 YEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T770 YEW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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