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EO51 JZU

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

67,173 mi
Last recorded67,173 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 JZU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 67,173 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 67,173 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 63,635 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 59,041 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 59,041 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 55,653 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 53,769 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Nov 2015 53,769 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2014 50,057 miles

nearside front lower wishbone front inner bush slightly split

some corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 17 Nov 2014 50,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front lower wishbone front inner bush slightly split

some corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 20 Nov 2013 45,591 miles

nearside front lower wishbone arm front inner bush slightly split

some corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 20 Nov 2013 45,591 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front lower wishbone arm front inner bush slightly split

some corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 8 Nov 2012 39,541 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 31,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 26,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 26,700 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 25,633 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 24,373 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 24,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2007 20,468 miles

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 21 Nov 2006 18,144 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 16,810 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 16,810 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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EO51 JZU is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EO51 JZU, 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 EO51 JZU registered?

EO51 JZU is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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