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EA51 YWP

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,226 mi
Last recorded32,226 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 YWP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 32,226 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 31,552 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 31,462 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,950 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,913 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 29,628 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 29,628 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 26,215 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,180 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2006 20,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 20,185 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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EA51 YWP is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YWP, 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 EA51 YWP registered?

EA51 YWP is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is EA51 YWP safe to buy?

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