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F4 BOJ

2001 Ford Cougar

Yellow Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,672 mi
Last recorded82,672 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 BOJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2019 82,672 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2017 81,956 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Sep 2016 81,072 miles

slight coolant leak

Pass 1 Oct 2015 79,677 miles

Offside Rear tyre has surface cracks

Fail 1 Oct 2015 79,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre has surface cracks

Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,653 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 76,992 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 76,495 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 74,015 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 64,139 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 53,588 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 44,044 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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F4 BOJ is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Yellow with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F4 BOJ, 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 F4 BOJ registered?

F4 BOJ is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is F4 BOJ safe to buy?

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