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T96 KOB

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

66,418 mi
Last recorded66,418 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT96 KOB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 66,418 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 66,402 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2023 66,095 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 65,598 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 65,154 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 64,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake has only reached minimum requirements. It seams to be in need of service or repair

Pass 13 Apr 2019 62,618 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 62,618 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 61,036 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 59,219 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 57,588 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 56,114 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 54,441 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 53,202 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 51,492 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 49,051 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 46,934 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 43,927 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 41,371 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 38,775 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 35,869 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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T96 KOB is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 T96 KOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T96 KOB registered?

T96 KOB is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T96 KOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T96 KOB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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