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C7 OUG

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

102,780 mi
Last recorded102,780 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 OUG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 102,780 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 90,395 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 81,931 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 81,930 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 80,514 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 78,642 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 77,874 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 75,655 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 73,870 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 71,020 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 67,133 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 64,402 miles

STONE CHIP IN WINDSCREEN (NEARSIDE FRONT)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 61,596 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 58,382 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 55,224 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 52,306 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bind on n/sr handbrake

Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,874 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,255 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 31,336 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 27,325 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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C7 OUG is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C7 OUG, 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 C7 OUG registered?

C7 OUG is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is C7 OUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 OUG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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