MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
brake warning light on
engine management light on
rear brake discs corroding slightly
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
brake warning light on
engine management light on
front brake discs corroding on inner surfaces
rear brake discs corroding slightly
chips in windscreen
engine oil leak
front discs showing corrosion around inside edges
o/s steering rack gaiter oil soaked from engine oil leak
slight damage showing on n/s/f outer wheel rim
tailgate struts weak
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
chips in windscreen
engine oil leak
front discs showing corrosion around inside edges
o/s steering rack gaiter oil soaked from engine oil leak
slight damage showing on n/s/f outer wheel rim
tailgate struts weak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
light corrosion on PAS pipes
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LS51 HHW is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 LS51 HHW, 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 LS51 HHW registered?
LS51 HHW is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 September 2001.
Is LS51 HHW safe to buy?
The MOT history for LS51 HHW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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