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148,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sill/floor has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs rusty and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes near fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
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DC51 CAT is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DC51 CAT, 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 DC51 CAT registered?
DC51 CAT is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 2001.
Is DC51 CAT safe to buy?
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