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EA59 LXJ

2009 Ford Cougar

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

145,130 mi
Last recorded145,130 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Cougar80,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 LXJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 145,130 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 145,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2025 136,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

none manufacturer weld on dpf no visible smoke and emissions ok

Fail 17 May 2025 136,741 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 x wheel nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

none manufacturer weld on dpf no visible smoke and emissions ok

Pass 10 Nov 2023 133,325 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 128,069 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 120,936 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 120,913 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 113,457 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 113,428 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 107,147 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 98,999 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 98,614 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 84,072 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2016 74,547 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 74,544 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 66,489 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 105,667 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 105,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 1 Nov 2013 49,883 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 49,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 40,302 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 40,152 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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EA59 LXJ is a 2009 Ford Cougar in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA59 LXJ, 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

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What year was EA59 LXJ registered?

EA59 LXJ is a 2009 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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