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AIG 323

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,484 mi
Last recorded103,484 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 323
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 103,484 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 103,484 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 100,346 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 97,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All -- Replace Soon (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 94,940 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL -- Replace Very Soon (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 92,602 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 92,602 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 90,275 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,314 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 88,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 86,375 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 83,825 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 83,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 80,170 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,230 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 72,997 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 69,932 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 67,163 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 65,431 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 64,154 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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AIG 323 is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AIG 323, 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 AIG 323 registered?

AIG 323 is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is AIG 323 safe to buy?

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