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EX51 BVV

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,104 mi
Last recorded89,104 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 BVV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 89,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear, outer brake pipes corroded - not to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 89,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear, outer brake pipes corroded - not to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 85,576 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded but not leaking

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 85,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust system heavily corroded but not leaking

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 82,638 miles

corrosion to all underbody including brake discs,power, steering pipes & shockabsorbers

engine oil leak

exhaust sections and suspension arms corroded

light corrosion to all remaining brake pipes

offside front headlamp aim poor

rear coil spring top mountings corroded

slight wear to all brake discs

Fail 15 Dec 2015 82,638 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

air leak from vaccum hose

both rear footbrake efforts slightly low

both rear upper coil spring mountings corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

general corrosion to underbody ,including front and rear subfames and all brake discs

light corrosion to all remaining rear brake pipes

light corrosion to power steering pipes

offside front headlamp aim poor

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 12 May 2014 79,893 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f inner c.v gaitor expelling grease

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r sill damaged

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 7 May 2014 79,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f inner c.v gaitor expelling grease

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r sill damaged

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s headlamp image poor

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2013 76,470 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 76,470 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 73,091 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S HEAD LAMP BEAM IMAGE POOR

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

Pass 10 May 2011 69,123 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 11 May 2010 64,285 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 59,696 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 50,999 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 50,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 44,172 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 38,930 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 38,859 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 BVV is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EX51 BVV, 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 EX51 BVV registered?

EX51 BVV is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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