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AA51 XXX

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,763 mi
Last recorded100,763 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 XXX
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 100,763 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 96,874 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 96,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2014 90,295 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 83,992 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 80,246 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 73,019 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 73,013 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear discs corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 67,473 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2009 61,540 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 55,638 miles

rear brake discs rusty,o/s/r tyre not directional

Pass 3 May 2007 48,162 miles

Both number plate lamps painted but still illuminate number plate.

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 4 May 2006 37,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AA51 XXX is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XXX, 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 XXX registered?

AA51 XXX is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 15 September 2001.

Is AA51 XXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA51 XXX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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