MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,905 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
A/C leak
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front brake discs worn
rear brake discs worn/corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
A/C leak
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front brake discs slightly worn
rear brake discs worn/corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs slightly worn
o/s front tyre worn on inside edge
rear discs pitted
rear tyre worn on outside edge
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EU51 JVD is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 EU51 JVD, 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 JVD registered?
EU51 JVD is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is EU51 JVD safe to buy?
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