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DG51 KZR

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

112,755 mi
Last recorded112,755 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 KZR
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 112,755 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 112,755 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 106,574 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s wiper blade split .

Fail 9 Jul 2012 104,386 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 104,386 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 92,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 92,205 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 85,525 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 85,525 miles

Centre Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 77,715 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT A.B.S RING CRACKED

Fail 28 Jul 2009 77,715 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT A.B.S RING CRACKED

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 68,566 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 68,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 55,337 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 55,337 miles

Centre Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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DG51 KZR is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG51 KZR, 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 DG51 KZR registered?

DG51 KZR is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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