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MV51 DYP

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,155 mi
Last recorded155,155 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 DYP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 155,155 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to inner sills

exhaust centre mounting rubber split

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2014 154,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to inner sills

exhaust centre mounting rubber split

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2013 145,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to inner sills

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2012 138,018 miles

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

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

offside front wiper blade split but still clearing screen

rear subframe corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Sep 2011 129,507 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front and n/s rear tyres deteriorating

slight binding n/s rear brake

Pass 28 Aug 2010 121,554 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight binding n/s rear brake

Pass 13 Aug 2009 113,242 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 104,491 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s wiper blade split

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2007 100,002 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 93,306 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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MV51 DYP is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MV51 DYP, 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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MV51 DYP is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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