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EJ51 KUP

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,627 mi
Last recorded84,627 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 KUP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 84,627 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2016 84,627 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 80,021 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 76,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 73,821 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 73,821 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 64,918 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 64,918 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 59,009 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 59,009 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 52,723 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 47,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 47,283 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 35,027 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 30,642 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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EJ51 KUP is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 75,845 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EJ51 KUP, 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 EJ51 KUP?

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What year was EJ51 KUP registered?

EJ51 KUP is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is EJ51 KUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ51 KUP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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