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TSO 542R

2016 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 5800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,857 mi
Last recorded51,857 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSO 542R
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 51,857 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 50,811 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar bushs

Fail 28 Apr 2021 50,811 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

slight play in front anti roll bar bushs

Pass 28 Mar 2018 48,710 miles

corrosion on floor pan

leak on exhaust

Pass 29 Mar 2017 47,894 miles

advise floor pan corroded o/s

Fail 28 Mar 2017 47,884 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise floor pan corroded o/s

Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,198 miles

exhaust system corroded

o/s floor pan corroded

o/s/f tyre cracking between tread

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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TSO 542R is a 2016 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 5,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TSO 542R, 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 10 years old, this Ford Cougar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TSO 542R registered?

TSO 542R is a 2016 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is TSO 542R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSO 542R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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