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T955 HCK

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,989 mi
Last recorded103,989 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT955 HCK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 103,989 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber split

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2016 103,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber split

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2015 101,516 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 101,516 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 100,241 miles

Nearside handbrake will soon require attention

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 95,785 miles

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

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

Nearside hand brake will soon require attention

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 91,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 91,137 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 86,664 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 81,914 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 77,397 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 72,885 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 72,885 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 67,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 67,839 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 60,346 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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T955 HCK 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 68.8%.

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 T955 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 T955 HCK registered?

T955 HCK is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T955 HCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T955 HCK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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