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DC51 CAT

2001 Ford Cougar

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,701 mi
Last recorded148,701 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC51 CAT
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 148,701 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 145,800 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 144,242 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 141,379 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 138,815 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 136,939 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 134,524 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 133,262 miles

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)

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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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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