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MK51 AWH

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,978 mi
Last recorded94,978 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 AWH
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2020 94,978 miles

Brake performance not tested excessively corroded brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe is corroded and has also been inadequately repaired (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded however also heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear wheel arches repaired with fibre glass

Pass 19 Nov 2019 93,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear, over tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive seepage from drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 93,001 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt full arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rubber bush at lower hub trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft inner seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 87,624 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear subframe corroded

windscreen damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2018 87,597 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear subframe corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2017 85,048 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface rust and misting of oil under the vehicle and on some brake pipes and on some other components

Pass 24 Oct 2016 82,411 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency just met needs some adjustments/repairs

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

surface rust and misting of oil under the vehicle and on some components

Fail 20 Oct 2016 82,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency just met needs some adjustments/repairs

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

surface rust and misting of oil under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 22 Oct 2015 78,917 miles

parking brake just to minimum req efficiency

Fail 19 Oct 2015 78,907 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

parking brake just to minimum req efficiency

Pass 15 Oct 2014 75,851 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 75,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 72,293 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread.

Fail 18 Oct 2013 72,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Oct 2012 67,675 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 60,359 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 60,350 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 51,868 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 47,572 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 47,364 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 47,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,801 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2007 36,893 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,044 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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MK51 AWH is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MK51 AWH, 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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MK51 AWH is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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