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AY51 ZJE

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,170 mi
Last recorded72,170 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 ZJE
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Feb 2010 72,170 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 69,633 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 66,690 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Fuel tank straps very corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2007 61,188 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 52,517 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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AY51 ZJE is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY51 ZJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY51 ZJE registered?

AY51 ZJE is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AY51 ZJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 ZJE shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY51 ZJE have outstanding finance?

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