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EU51 ZRR

2001 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,441 mi
Last recorded93,441 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2014 93,441 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front and rear discs rusted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 93,441 miles

both front and rear discs rusted

Pass 16 Aug 2011 93,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 88,600 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 88,600 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 80,847 miles

All tyres wearing low on the tread shoulders

Pass 22 Sep 2007 73,794 miles

both nearside and offside rear tyres worn

Pass 2 Sep 2006 67,570 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Sep 2006 67,570 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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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EU51 ZRR is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 ZRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU51 ZRR registered?

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

Is EU51 ZRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 ZRR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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