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AF51 ZGC

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,303 mi
Last recorded110,303 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 ZGC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 110,303 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 98,748 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2007 86,611 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2007 86,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 79,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 79,641 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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AF51 ZGC is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF51 ZGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF51 ZGC?

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What year was AF51 ZGC registered?

AF51 ZGC is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AF51 ZGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 ZGC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF51 ZGC have outstanding finance?

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