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EX51 AUW

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,265 mi
Last recorded118,265 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 AUW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 118,265 miles

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

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

Nearside handbrake poor effort

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 110,328 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 101,242 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 93,656 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 86,139 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 86,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 78,259 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 70,594 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 64,132 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2009 64,132 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,235 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 50,355 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

WIPERS DETEORATING.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 50,355 miles

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

WIPERS DETEORATING.

Pass 3 Dec 2005 40,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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EX51 AUW is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EX51 AUW, 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

How do I check the history of EX51 AUW?

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What year was EX51 AUW registered?

EX51 AUW is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is EX51 AUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 AUW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX51 AUW have outstanding finance?

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