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BN51 BBJ

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,920 mi
Last recorded86,920 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 BBJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2012 86,920 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 85,708 miles

corrosion to rear suspension sub-frame

Pass 23 Feb 2010 82,380 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 75,113 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 65,567 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 55,943 miles

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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BN51 BBJ is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BN51 BBJ, 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

How do I check the history of BN51 BBJ?

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What year was BN51 BBJ registered?

BN51 BBJ is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is BN51 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 BBJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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