Ford Cougar: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was a recorded failure area in 15.4% of Ford Cougar MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2000, 2001 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,309 | 16.1% |
| 2001 | 835 | 15.1% |
Methodology & source. 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.