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EU51 ZSW

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,765 mi
Last recorded142,765 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Dec 2013 142,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear inner tyre tread low and edge distorted

Pass 14 Sep 2012 112,687 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 91,335 miles

N/S/F tyre is cracking in the tread.

Fail 10 Sep 2011 91,335 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S/F tyre is cracking in the tread.

Pass 4 Sep 2010 74,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from oil cooler

Pass 11 Sep 2009 60,886 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 59,827 miles

SLIGHT SMALL CUT IN NEARSIDE TYRE WALL NOT CUT TO CORDS

Pass 6 Sep 2007 57,707 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 52,096 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 52,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZSW is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZSW, 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 ZSW registered?

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

Is EU51 ZSW safe to buy?

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