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BJZ 2288

2001 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,328 mi
Last recorded78,328 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 2288
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 78,328 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 72,557 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 70,443 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area and underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area and underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 70,137 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 70,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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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BJZ 2288 is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJZ 2288, 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 BJZ 2288 registered?

BJZ 2288 is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is BJZ 2288 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJZ 2288 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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