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KP51 CXU

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,324 mi
Last recorded57,324 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 CXU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 57,324 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 57,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing sensor ring (3.4.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 54,002 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 54,002 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 50,636 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 47,186 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 47,186 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 41,109 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,888 miles

2x front lower arm bushes perished but not resulting in any movement

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 38,734 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

2x front lower arm bushes perished but not resulting in any movement

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 36,053 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 29,634 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,801 miles

rear tyres different size than front tyres

Pass 24 Oct 2006 23,181 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear tyres are different size than front tyres

Pass 28 Oct 2005 15,278 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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KP51 CXU is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KP51 CXU, 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 KP51 CXU registered?

KP51 CXU is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is KP51 CXU safe to buy?

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