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T915 JOG

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,969 mi
Last recorded137,969 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT915 JOG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 137,969 miles

All metal brake pipes corroded - Just meet criteria

All steering & suspension components show age related wear & surface corrosion

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust corroded

Front & Rear brake discs show wear & corrosion

Fuel feed pipes corroding

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Fuel tank slight dampness - no leak seen

Underbody starting to corrode

Pass 23 Feb 2016 132,334 miles

exhaust system slight corrosion in places

o/s/r metal brake pipes slight corrosion in places

small chips to windscreen

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Pass 23 Feb 2015 125,443 miles

both front brake disc's wearing a lip on inner edge

exhaust system slightly corroded in places

front wipers slight smear

general underbody corrosion

metal brake pipes n/s/f and o/s/r slightly corroded in places

o/s/f wheel slight flat spot to rim

suspension shows age related wear

Pass 18 Feb 2014 117,993 miles

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

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

all steering and suspension genral corrosion

anti roll bar link bush's perished

exhaust system corroded in places

front brake disks worn and corroded

nsr trailing arm bush worn

Pass 5 Mar 2013 113,119 miles

both rear flexi perishing

exhaust corroding in places

general underbody corrosion

o/s/r shock damp (may need replacing soon)

rear tyres perishing/feathering on inner edges

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 28 Feb 2012 108,962 miles

both rear exhaust box rubber mounts deteriorating

both rear tyres slightly feverd on edges

gearbox oil/fluid leak

general corrosion to exhaust system

general underbody corrosion

metal power steering pipes corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2012 108,962 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both rear exhaust box rubber mounts deteriorating

both rear tyres slightly feverd on edges

gearbox oil/fluid leak

general corrosion to exhaust system

general underbody corrosion

metal power steering pipes corroded

o/s head lamp aim low (just meets pass standard)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 103,119 miles

some staining on fuel tank around filler neck indicates possible fuel leak from filler neck seal

Pass 5 Mar 2010 96,216 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 96,175 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 84,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

some staining around fuel filler neck to fuel tank joint suggests poaaible leak when tank is full

Fail 3 Mar 2009 84,913 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

some staining around fuel filler neck to fuel tank joint suggests poaaible leak when tank is full

Pass 4 Mar 2008 73,107 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 73,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 60,469 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 48,290 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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T915 JOG is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T915 JOG, 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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T915 JOG is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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