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FMA 101F

2003 Ford Cougar

White Petrol 5500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,375 mi
Last recorded24,375 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMA 101F
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 24,375 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 24,057 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 23,554 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 23,292 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 23,282 miles

Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 May 2013 23,004 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 22,790 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 22,498 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 22,265 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 21,995 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 21,505 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 21,494 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 20,948 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 20,129 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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FMA 101F is a 2003 Ford Cougar in White with a 5,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FMA 101F, 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 23 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FMA 101F registered?

FMA 101F is a 2003 Ford Cougar, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is FMA 101F safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMA 101F shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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