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T907 FJT

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,587 mi
Last recorded143,587 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT907 FJT
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 143,587 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 143,587 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 129,750 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 129,750 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 118,102 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 106,325 miles

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

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

offside wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 23 Oct 2013 98,642 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 98,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 90,503 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 82,735 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 82,735 miles

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 72,095 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 62,771 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 62,771 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 596,578 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 59,567 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 54,523 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 49,530 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 44,495 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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T907 FJT is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T907 FJT, 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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T907 FJT is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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