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BV51 PKF

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,456 mi
Last recorded84,456 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 PKF
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 84,456 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 80,721 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 76,614 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 73,743 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,727 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 61,958 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 58,903 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 58,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 56,448 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 56,448 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front discs slightly pitted

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Slight oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,111 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 46,166 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Fail 18 Aug 2008 46,166 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 17 Aug 2007 36,603 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 31,038 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 31,038 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 30,156 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 28,268 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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BV51 PKF is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV51 PKF, 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 BV51 PKF registered?

BV51 PKF is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BV51 PKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 PKF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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