Ford Cougar MOT data by year
The Ford Cougar appears in 3,661 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1998–2022. Its most common failure areas are brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension, and its overall pass rate is 70.7%.
3,661
MOT tests analysed
70.7%
Pass rate
29.3%
Fail rate
1998–2022
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,309 | 70.7% | 29.3% | Brakes |
| 2001 | 835 | 70.7% | 29.3% | Brakes |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 16.0% | 587 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 15.5% | 566 |
| 3 | Suspension | 15.4% | 565 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.0% | 220 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.8% | 212 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.5% | 128 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 3.3% | 119 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.6% | 95 |
Methodology & source. Based on 3,661 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.