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AY51 ZRR

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,103 mi
Last recorded61,103 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 ZRR
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 61,103 miles

Bonnet safety catch stiff

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on inner edges (tracking?)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 58,040 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 54,707 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 51,107 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

bonnet safety catch stiff

offside rear brake did'nt lock up when tested

Pass 15 Feb 2010 51,107 miles

bonnet safety catch stiff

offside rear brake did'nt lock up when tested

Pass 21 Feb 2009 47,377 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,432 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 37,528 miles

rear brake pads look low ???

nearside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 3 Aug 2005 28,166 miles

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

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

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 ZRR is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZRR, 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 AY51 ZRR registered?

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

Is AY51 ZRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 ZRR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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