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EU51 YZA

2001 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,817 mi
Last recorded51,817 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 YZA
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2010 51,817 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 45,743 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 38,917 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 32,935 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2006 27,626 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 21 Nov 2005 19,419 miles

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

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

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 YZA is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YZA, 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 YZA registered?

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

Is EU51 YZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 YZA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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