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AV51 KKO

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,526 mi
Last recorded34,526 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 KKO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 34,526 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 129,148 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 120,438 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 114,857 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 114,855 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 112,062 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 109,226 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet release leaver broken (inside car)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 108,044 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 100,424 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 92,030 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 80,240 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)

Surface rust on brake pipes.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 69,285 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 59,515 miles

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

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

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

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 KKO is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AV51 KKO, 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 KKO registered?

AV51 KKO is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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