MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,755 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
battery insecure
both rear discs corrodded
offside front of outer sill corrodded and holed but outwith any prescribed area
slight smearing from both front wipers
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
battery insecure
both rear discs corrodded
offside front of outer sill corrodded and holed but outwith any prescribed area
slight smearing from both front wipers
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
washer bottle leaks
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
washer bottle leaks
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T85 JFU is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 T85 JFU, 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 T85 JFU registered?
T85 JFU is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 5 March 1999.
Is T85 JFU safe to buy?
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