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EF51 PJJ

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,059 mi
Last recorded59,059 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 59,059 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 53,449 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 53,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 51,016 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 48,410 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 45,863 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 41,214 miles

O/S/R TYRE NAIL IN EDGE.

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 PJJ is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF51 PJJ, 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

How do I check the history of EF51 PJJ?

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What year was EF51 PJJ registered?

EF51 PJJ is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is EF51 PJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 PJJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF51 PJJ have outstanding finance?

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