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EU51 ATK

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,538 mi
Last recorded89,538 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 ATK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 89,538 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 89,538 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 84,801 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 79,459 miles

O/s/r wheel slightly binding

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 74,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 9 Aug 2013 74,003 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 19 Oct 2012 69,605 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 65,124 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 61,795 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 58,376 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 50,650 miles

Both rear tyres are perished in tread & outer shoulder area

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 50,650 miles

Both rear tyres are perished in tread & outer shoulder area

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 44,801 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 39,347 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 39,347 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 32,599 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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EU51 ATK is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EU51 ATK, 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 EU51 ATK registered?

EU51 ATK is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EU51 ATK safe to buy?

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