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AJ51 COU

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,541 mi
Last recorded117,541 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 COU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 117,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 110,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 101,599 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 93,770 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 83,976 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 83,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 74,483 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 13 Feb 2007 62,341 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 50,672 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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AJ51 COU is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AJ51 COU, 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 AJ51 COU registered?

AJ51 COU is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AJ51 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 COU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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