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EN51 OSA

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,773 mi
Last recorded69,773 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 OSA
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 69,773 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 67,901 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 66,031 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 64,054 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 60,765 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 55,573 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,080 miles

n/s/r wheel rim is slightly damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2008 55,150 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 55,150 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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EN51 OSA is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EN51 OSA, 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

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What year was EN51 OSA registered?

EN51 OSA is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is EN51 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 OSA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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