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EF51 NYD

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,127 mi
Last recorded117,127 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 NYD
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2020 117,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 117,124 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 109,367 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 106,709 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 106,702 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking calipher (3.6.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 106,061 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 106,061 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 103,099 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 103,099 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 97,458 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 97,458 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 89,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 89,762 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 82,877 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 76,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 76,234 miles

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 72,002 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 68,547 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 65,404 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 65,404 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 62,091 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 57,098 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 50,247 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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EF51 NYD is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EF51 NYD, 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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EF51 NYD is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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