Ford Cougar MOT Results

Registered in 2001
55.4% pass rate
from 175 tests in 2021
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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Cougar is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Brakes (72% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (87% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 13% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 5.1% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.57% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.57% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.57% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.57% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.57% fail on Brake pads
    • 2.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.57% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.57% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.57% fail on Pedal
  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 9.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (46 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 6.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.0% fail on Sub-frames (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Sub-frame (10 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.57% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.57% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Springs
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.57% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.57% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.57% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.57% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.57% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.57% fail on Horn
    • 0.57% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.57% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.57% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 6.3% fail on Washers
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers
  • 9.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.57% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 2.9% fail on Transmission
      • 2.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.9% fail on Joints
    • 1.7% fail on Chassis
      • 1.7% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.57% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.57% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.57% fail on Cabs
      • 0.57% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 5.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.57% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.57% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.57% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.57% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.57% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.57% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.57% fail on Condition
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.57% fail on Condition
  • 1.7% fail on Steering
    • 1.1% fail on Power steering
      • 1.1% fail on Other components (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.57% fail on Track rod end

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