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AV51 JVT

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,039 mi
Last recorded142,039 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 JVT
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2016 142,039 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2016 142,039 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 116,997 miles

minor corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Sep 2015 116,997 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

minor corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Sep 2015 116,997 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

minor corrosion on whole underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Sep 2015 116,997 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

minor corrosion on whole underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Sep 2015 116,997 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

minor corrosion on whole underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Jul 2015 116,878 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Heavy corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2015 116,866 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 113,785 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 104,610 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 104,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 91,466 miles

Battery leaking

Pass 5 Sep 2011 77,937 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing edges

nearside rear tyre wearing edges

Pass 17 Sep 2010 65,168 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 50,325 miles

rear subframe corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2009 50,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,328 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,749 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 34,441 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 30,994 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 30,994 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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AV51 JVT is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AV51 JVT, 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 AV51 JVT registered?

AV51 JVT is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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