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Ford Cougar MOT Results

Registered in 1999
53.4% pass rate
from 253 tests in 2021
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Cougar is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (57% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 9.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.40% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint
    • 5.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.79% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.7% fail on Sub-frames (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (10 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.79% fail on Springs
      • 0.79% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.79% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.79% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.40% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.40% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint
  • 21% fail on Brakes (62% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (87% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Brake performance not tested (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.40% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 8.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (170% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.40% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.40% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.40% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.40% fail on Cable
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.40% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.40% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.40% fail on Lever
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.79% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.79% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.40% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.40% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.40% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.40% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 9.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 7.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.40% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.40% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.79% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.79% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Transmission
      • 2.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.0% fail on Joints
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.2% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.40% fail on Floor
  • 7.5% fail on Visibility
    • 5.5% fail on Washers
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
  • 5.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 4.7% fail on Prescribed areas (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.40% fail on Size/type
  • 1.2% fail on Steering
    • 0.79% fail on Power steering
      • 0.79% fail on Pipes and hoses (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Operation
    • 0.40% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.40% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.79% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.79% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.40% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.40% fail on Speedometer

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