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AA51 JRA

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,007 mi
Last recorded70,007 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 JRA
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2015 70,007 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 68,299 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 65,873 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,330 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 60,542 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 57,792 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 54,495 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 53,149 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 50,698 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 48,761 miles

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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AA51 JRA is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 75,845 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AA51 JRA, 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 25 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AA51 JRA registered?

AA51 JRA is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AA51 JRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA51 JRA shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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