Ford Cougar
Made 1998–2002 · Data updated: 2026-11-09 (week 46)
Fewer than 500 inspections – figures are indicative and intervals wide.
First-time pass
35.9%
±5.2 pp
n = 323
Annual mileage (median)
6,116 km
km per year, between two inspections
Odometer inconsistencies
5.0%
cars whose reading dropped between inspections
Major or dangerous defects
64.1%
share of inspections with that verdict
n = 323
35.9% of Ford Cougar cars pass the technical inspection at the first attempt (n = 323, all years of manufacture). A typical one covers 6,116 km a year. Odometer inconsistencies were recorded for 5.0% of the cars assessed. The median idle CO reading is 0.30% vol; 36.1% of measurements exceed the limit.
Pass rate by year of manufacture
Years with n ≥ 30. Whiskers show the 95% interval
| Year | First-time pass | 95 % CI |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 33.9% | 27.6–40.7% |
| 2000 | 43.2% | 33.7–53.2% |
CO (petrol, idle)
0.30%
36.1% over the limit · n = 321
Inspection verdicts
Ford Cougar, n = 323
| % | |
|---|---|
| No defects | 10.5% |
| Minor defects | 25.4% |
| Major defects | 58.8% |
| Dangerous defects | 5.3% |
By year of manufacture
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