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A8 RXN

2021 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

41,834 mi
Last recorded41,834 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 RXN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 41,834 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2025 36,809 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 23,864 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 83,388 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 83,388 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs badly rusted.

Fail 25 Feb 2010 83,024 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 79,918 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 79,918 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 78,465 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 78,465 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 65,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 60,019 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 60,010 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?

Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,383
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
13,390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,699
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,462
position lamp(s) not working 9,511
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,919
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,673
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A8 RXN is a 2021 Ford Cougar in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

The most common reason a Ford Cougar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,699 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 RXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Cougar typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 5 years old, this Ford Cougar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A8 RXN?

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What year was A8 RXN registered?

A8 RXN is a 2021 Ford Cougar, first registered on 8 December 2021.

Is A8 RXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 RXN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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