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TIL 5690

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

76,086 mi
Last recorded76,086 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 5690
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 76,086 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 74,239 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 71,824 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 71,818 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 69,698 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 67,451 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 65,582 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 64,537 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 62,043 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 59,107 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,304 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 50,703 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 48,163 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,554 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 44,940 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,771 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,168 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,788 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 39,085 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 37,232 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 35,038 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,041 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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TIL 5690 is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 TIL 5690, 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 TIL 5690 registered?

TIL 5690 is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is TIL 5690 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIL 5690 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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