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T773 KCS

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,086 mi
Last recorded100,086 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT773 KCS
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2016 100,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 97,743 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 97,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 92,817 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 92,803 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 88,300 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 83,774 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 83,574 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 77,015 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 71,632 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 65,263 miles

n/s/f inner cv gaiter leaking grease

n/s/r tyre tread slightly distorted, and cracking 215/50/16/w

o/s/r ABS sensor/wire securing bracket insecure

o/s/r tyre worn slightly mon its inner tread edge and slightly distorted, tyre also cracking

Fail 16 Mar 2009 65,200 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

n/s/f inner cv gaiter leaking grease

n/s/r tyre tread slightly distorted, and cracking 215/50/16/w

o/s/r ABS sensor/wire securing bracket insecure

o/s/r tyre worn slightly mon its inner tread edge and slightly distorted, tyre also cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2008 58,078 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 51,149 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 44,323 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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T773 KCS is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T773 KCS, 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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T773 KCS is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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