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BG58 TZC

2009 Ford Cougar

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,405 mi
Last recorded81,405 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Cougar80,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 TZC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 81,405 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 81,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 80,726 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 80,492 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 80,305 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 80,080 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 79,624 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 79,615 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 78,587 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 77,649 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,712 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 73,963 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 68,459 miles

emmissions too clean to register

Fail 5 Mar 2015 68,204 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

to clean for emisions

Pass 3 Mar 2014 58,473 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,192 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 48,680 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Mar 2012 39,333 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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BG58 TZC is a 2009 Ford Cougar in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2009 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 80,609 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 BG58 TZC, 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 17 years old, this Ford Cougar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG58 TZC?

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What year was BG58 TZC registered?

BG58 TZC is a 2009 Ford Cougar, first registered on 25 February 2009.

Is BG58 TZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 TZC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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