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BV51 ZYR

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,560 mi
Last recorded136,560 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 ZYR
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2011 136,560 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 134,980 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 133,462 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 132,020 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 122,630 miles

O/S/F HEADLIGHT AIM HIGH (ADJUSTED ON SITE)

front wiper starting to smear, front no plate slight dicolouration, n/s/f fog light lense cracked, o/s/f drop link slight movement, oil leak on engine, front discs wearing thin, rear brakes wearing low, rear tyres slightly out of shape,

slight movement in rack

Pass 20 Sep 2006 104,761 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 ZYR is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black 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 BV51 ZYR, 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 ZYR registered?

BV51 ZYR is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is BV51 ZYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 ZYR 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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