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T853 MOB

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,588 mi
Last recorded126,588 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT853 MOB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 126,588 miles

corrosion and grease on o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion and wear on front brake disc's and pads

corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe BORDERLINE

corrosion on rear undersills

rest of o/s sill BORDERLINE

Fail 14 Oct 2013 126,587 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

corrosion and grease on o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion and wear on front brake disc's and pads

corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe BORDERLINE

corrosion on rear undersills

rest of o/s sill BORDERLINE

Pass 4 Oct 2012 121,193 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 121,191 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 116,145 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)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 116,142 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 29 Oct 2010 112,842 miles

brake pipes corroding

drivers seat belt fraying

Pass 22 Oct 2009 109,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Nov 2008 106,026 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 101,674 miles

both front tyres getting low

part of high level brake light inop

Pass 13 Oct 2006 94,642 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 94,642 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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T853 MOB is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T853 MOB, 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 T853 MOB registered?

T853 MOB is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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