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EK51 PLV

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,878 mi
Last recorded123,878 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 PLV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 123,878 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 104,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 104,983 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 90,191 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 80,695 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 67,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 51,183 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 51,183 miles

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

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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EK51 PLV is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK51 PLV, 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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What year was EK51 PLV registered?

EK51 PLV is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is EK51 PLV safe to buy?

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