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T957 BHJ

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,011 mi
Last recorded128,011 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT957 BHJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 128,011 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine laeking oil

Pass 29 Jul 2010 122,445 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyre wearing on inner edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2010 122,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

both rear tyre wearing on inner edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 120,201 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND TREAD CENTRES LOW--DUE FOR REPLACEMENT.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 115,391 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 115,366 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 109,038 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 104,545 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 94,322 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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T957 BHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T957 BHJ, 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 T957 BHJ registered?

T957 BHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 15 June 1999.

Is T957 BHJ safe to buy?

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