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AK51 FEH

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

133,261 mi
Last recorded133,261 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 FEH
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 133,261 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 130,250 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 129,881 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 126,742 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 125,241 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 124,685 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 120,067 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 117,901 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/side and n/side (4.1.E.1)

Rear o/side and n/side tyres are cracked / perished

Fail 17 Oct 2017 117,901 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/side and n/side (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear o/side and n/side tyres are cracked / perished

Fail 4 Oct 2017 117,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded t0 rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 114,120 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ( side of fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear n/s and o/s tyres are cracked/perished

Pass 1 Oct 2015 109,657 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 109,657 miles

Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose both (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 102,258 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 102,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 89,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 89,819 miles

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 78,504 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 78,504 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 78,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 75,189 miles

Different size tyres fitted to the front of the vehicle as to the rear.

General surface corrosion on vehicle underside,rear chassis components,etc.

Rattle from main catalyst convertor.(internals loose).

Slight wear evident in both front link rods.(more so on the n/s).

Surface corrosion on length of brake pipe.(situated by fuel tank).

small chip in screen.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,806 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 64,168 miles

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

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

Knock from steering.

Pass 6 Sep 2008 58,216 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 52,791 miles

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

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 28 Sep 2006 46,208 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 39,565 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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AK51 FEH is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AK51 FEH, 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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AK51 FEH is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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