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EA51 NNL

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,742 mi
Last recorded54,742 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 NNL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 54,742 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 54,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 55,434 miles

both rear and front tyres splitting in tread

Pass 2 Oct 2007 50,343 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both wiper blades starting to perish

Pass 30 Sep 2006 43,731 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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EA51 NNL is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA51 NNL, 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 EA51 NNL registered?

EA51 NNL is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is EA51 NNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 NNL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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