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EU51 ZFR

2001 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,093 mi
Last recorded99,093 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 99,093 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 89,225 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 17 Jul 2008 89,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 7 Aug 2007 85,632 miles

both front wishbones front bushes deteriorating/weakening

corrosion to power steering pipes

some surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Fail 1 Aug 2007 85,624 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wishbones front bushes deteriorating/weakening

corrosion to power steering pipes

some surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 18 Sep 2006 74,683 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 ZFR 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 66.7%.

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 EU51 ZFR, 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 ZFR registered?

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

Is EU51 ZFR safe to buy?

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