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MV51 YUC

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,621 mi
Last recorded30,621 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 YUC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2024 30,621 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 30,221 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 29,759 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 29,031 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 28,202 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 27,297 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 26,472 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 25,650 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 24,186 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 21,400 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 16,858 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 14,464 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 11,795 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 8,526 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 6,367 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 6,341 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 6,312 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 6,257 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 6,164 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 YUC is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MV51 YUC?

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What year was MV51 YUC registered?

MV51 YUC is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is MV51 YUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV51 YUC shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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