Ford Cougar MOT Results

Registered in 2000

58.4% pass rate

from 296 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Cougar is unusually good or bad.

20% fail on Brakes (52% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 14% fail on Brake performance (90% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    - 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 4.1% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    - 3.0% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
      - 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
    - 1.0% fail on Plate brake tester (22 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      - 1.0% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (45 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.4% fail on Rbt
      - 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.68% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 2.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.34% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.68% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.4% fail on Brake discs and drums (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
    - 2.4% fail on Brake discs (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.68% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.68% fail on Cable
    - 0.34% fail on Lever
  - 0.34% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.34% fail on Brake pads
- 2.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 2.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.34% fail on Electronic stability control
- 1.0% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 1.0% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.34% fail on Brake fluid
20% fail on Suspension
- 10% fail on Anti-roll bars (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 2.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 1.7% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (19 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 1.4% fail on Linkage
  - 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.34% fail on Anti-roll bar
  - 0.34% fail on Ball joint
- 6.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 5.1% fail on Suspension arms
  - 2.4% fail on Ball joint
  - 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.34% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 3.7% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 1.7% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Springs
  - 1.0% fail on Coil springs
    - 1.0% fail on Coil spring
  - 0.34% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
- 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.34% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.34% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 4.7% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.4% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.0% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.34% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 3.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
    - 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
- 1.0% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.0% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.68% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.34% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.68% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.68% fail on Position lamp
- 0.68% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.68% fail on Battery(ies)
8.4% fail on Visibility
- 4.1% fail on Washers
- 3.4% fail on Wipers
- 1.0% fail on View to rear (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 1.0% fail on Mirrors (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.34% fail on Indirect vision devices
- 0.34% fail on Bonnet
8.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 5.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 4.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.68% fail on Sub-frame (22 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    - 0.68% fail on Sub-frame condition (24 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.4% fail on Transmission
  - 1.4% fail on Drive shafts
    - 1.4% fail on Joints
- 1.0% fail on Chassis
  - 1.0% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.34% fail on Body
  - 0.34% fail on Panel
- 0.34% fail on Floor
4.7% fail on Tyres
- 3.4% fail on Condition
- 1.0% fail on Tread depth
- 0.34% fail on Size/type
4.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 3.7% fail on Seat belts
  - 3.4% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.34% fail on Condition
- 0.34% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
1.7% fail on Steering
- 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 1.4% fail on Track rod end
- 0.34% fail on Power steering
  - 0.34% fail on Operation
1.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (80% better than other 2000 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (79% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (82% better than other 2000 cars)
    - 1.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (81% better than other 2000 cars)
    - 0.34% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.34% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.34% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.34% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.34% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.34% fail on Attachment