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BU02 GZG

2002 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,453 mi
Last recorded166,453 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Cougar72,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 GZG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 May 2017 166,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

All steel brake pipes have slight corrosion

General underside of vehicle corroded

N/s rear tyre has slight uneven wear

O/s rear tyre has slight uneven wear

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 151,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear slight bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight bind

Fail 15 May 2015 118,628 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 118,628 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 87,409 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2014 87,409 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2013 78,571 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres featherd on inside edges

Pass 30 May 2012 77,073 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 77,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2011 71,700 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded to excess

Fail 23 May 2011 71,700 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake disc corroded to excess

Pass 20 May 2010 65,623 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 May 2010 65,623 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 57,699 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 May 2008 50,343 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 May 2008 50,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 May 2007 44,134 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 37,032 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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BU02 GZG is a 2002 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 72,192 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 BU02 GZG, 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 24 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU02 GZG registered?

BU02 GZG is a 2002 Ford Cougar, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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