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F14 FAL

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,132 mi
Last recorded66,132 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF14 FAL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2016 66,132 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 65,032 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,239 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 60,975 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 57,903 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 55,004 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 51,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 48,186 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,074 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 38,396 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 32,308 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 26,739 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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F14 FAL is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F14 FAL, 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 F14 FAL registered?

F14 FAL is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is F14 FAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F14 FAL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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