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AM51 AEV

2002 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,975 mi
Last recorded98,975 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Cougar72,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 AEV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 98,975 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 96,455 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Nearside front tyre wearing on both edges possible under inflation

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 94,671 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 94,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 92,424 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 92,421 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 87,879 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 87,875 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 85,916 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 83,150 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 75,370 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 75,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2008 64,771 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 55,955 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 46,226 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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AM51 AEV is a 2002 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 72,192 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 AM51 AEV, 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 24 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AM51 AEV registered?

AM51 AEV is a 2002 Ford Cougar, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is AM51 AEV safe to buy?

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