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FG51 KRV

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,879 mi
Last recorded87,879 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 KRV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 87,879 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 87,866 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both the inner and outer sills holed at the front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both the inner and outer sills holed at the front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 85,295 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 85,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 85,288 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 85,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 85,231 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 81,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 81,729 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 79,430 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 79,428 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 77,835 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2018 75,013 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 74,996 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 71,796 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 68,177 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 Oct 2014 53,656 miles

slight wear in n/s steering arm

Pass 14 Oct 2013 51,207 miles

front and rear reg deteriorating

front brake has slight travel

front bumper slightly insecure

front reg slightly insecure

fuel filter neck corroding

n/s headlamp slightly insecure

rear shockers mist of oil

Pass 16 Oct 2012 45,114 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 44,314 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 38,361 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,995 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 23,976 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

slight damage to under body on offside

Pass 18 Aug 2006 20,075 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 20,075 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FG51 KRV is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FG51 KRV, 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 FG51 KRV registered?

FG51 KRV is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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