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EJ51 PXA

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

58,304 mi
Last recorded58,304 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 58,304 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 58,246 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 58,199 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 58,157 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 58,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 57,949 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 57,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 57,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 57,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 57,015 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 56,401 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 55,067 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 50,116 miles

SLIGHTLY WORN FRONT BRAKE DISCS ON IN SIDE.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 46,515 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 43,440 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 41,403 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 39,310 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 35,587 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 34,185 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 31,158 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,730 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 28,730 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 25,362 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 PXA 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 91.3%.

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 EJ51 PXA, 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 PXA?

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What year was EJ51 PXA registered?

EJ51 PXA is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is EJ51 PXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ51 PXA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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