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T952 HCK

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,311 mi
Last recorded76,311 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT952 HCK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 76,311 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 76,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 72,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 68,432 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 68,432 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 64,265 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 64,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2009 60,255 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 60,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 55,602 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 55,602 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 50,828 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 47,582 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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T952 HCK is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T952 HCK, 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 T952 HCK registered?

T952 HCK is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T952 HCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T952 HCK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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