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BF51 AFN

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,799 mi
Last recorded113,799 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 AFN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 113,799 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arms and subframes corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2025 113,792 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arms and subframes corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 109,567 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 104,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 104,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 100,945 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 98,344 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 98,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 94,729 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 92,881 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 92,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 90,996 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 89,931 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 86,438 miles

Brake pipes coated in wax oil

Pass 20 Oct 2015 85,019 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 85,018 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 84,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 84,643 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 84,136 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wiperblades in poor condition

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 82,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 82,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 81,562 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 79,119 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 27 Aug 2009 79,119 miles

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 28 Aug 2008 77,315 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 68,709 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 56,200 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 56,200 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise rear tyres cracking

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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BF51 AFN is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF51 AFN, 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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BF51 AFN is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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