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EF51 VJN

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,724 mi
Last recorded50,724 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 50,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 46,110 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 44,429 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 44,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 43,904 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 42,198 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 40,338 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 38,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 34,993 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 31,951 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 29,603 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 27,755 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 25,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 25,963 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 24,313 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 21,606 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 18,389 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 16,274 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 13,321 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 10,891 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 VJN is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VJN, 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 VJN?

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What year was EF51 VJN registered?

EF51 VJN is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is EF51 VJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 VJN shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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