MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,904 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside headlight has condensation
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable broken (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside headlight has condensation
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside rear tyre cracked in tread
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front discs worn
nearside park effort poor
rear discs worn
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front discs worn
nearside park effort poor
rear discs worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside outer cv boot clip slightly loose
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside outer cv boot clip slightly loose
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear suspension arms and subframe coated in paint
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear suspension arms and subframe coated in paint
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
fuel filler pipes corroded
Both Rear Brake back plates corroded but not insecure
Fuel filler pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)
Both Rear Brake back plates corroded but not insecure
Fuel filler pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres perished in the tread
front exhaust flex mesh broken
surface corrosion on rear subframe
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres perished in the tread
front exhaust flex mesh broken
surface corrosion on rear subframe
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front flexi exhaust section mesh broken
main fuel pipes have light corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both rear tyres starting to crack/perish
front brake discs slightly worn and pitted on inner faces
nsr brake disc pitted on inner face
rear chassis rails starting to corrode
corrosion on main brake pipe
security of front cv boots
wear on front tyres inner edges
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BN51 BHL is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BHL, 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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BN51 BHL is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 14 September 2001.
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