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BO51 CTE

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,394 mi
Last recorded125,394 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 CTE
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 125,394 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 125,031 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 116,250 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 116,248 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 101,677 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 83,841 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 65,647 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 47,067 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 23,472 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 23,472 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,680 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 22,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,126 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 18,648 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,361 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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BO51 CTE is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BO51 CTE, 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 BO51 CTE registered?

BO51 CTE is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BO51 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO51 CTE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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