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HK51 OGB

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,290 mi
Last recorded45,290 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 OGB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 May 2022 45,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 45,133 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Jan 2020 45,133 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Feb 2019 44,441 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2018 43,240 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 41,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake effort low

Pass 18 Feb 2016 39,021 miles

Front to back brake pipe for the Nearside rear is corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 39,021 miles

Front to back brake pipe for the Nearside rear is corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 36,631 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Feb 2015 36,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Feb 2014 33,227 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bofront tyres getting low on tread

Fail 19 Feb 2013 30,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bofront tyres getting low on tread

Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,452 miles

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

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

nearside door danaged

nearside low outer seal danaged

Fail 27 Feb 2012 28,452 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside door danaged

nearside low outer seal danaged

Pass 17 Nov 2011 27,839 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 27,839 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 25,449 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 25,449 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 23,023 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008
Pass 21 Nov 2007 17,087 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 12,706 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 8,834 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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HK51 OGB is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HK51 OGB, 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 HK51 OGB registered?

HK51 OGB is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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