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EX51 GZM

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,293 mi
Last recorded35,293 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 GZM
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 35,293 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2008 35,199 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 25,132 miles

advise both rear tyre's perashing

advise unable to see wheel nut's due to center cap's fitted

Pass 8 May 2006 14,197 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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EX51 GZM is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GZM, 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 GZM?

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What year was EX51 GZM registered?

EX51 GZM is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is EX51 GZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 GZM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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