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N40 NOV

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,519 mi
Last recorded37,519 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
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

RegistrationN40 NOV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2013 37,519 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 5 Mar 2012 35,390 miles

exhaust system corroded

plastic trims shielddss and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,363 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2010 29,391 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 26,752 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 24,727 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 21,168 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 16,515 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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N40 NOV is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N40 NOV, 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 N40 NOV registered?

N40 NOV is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is N40 NOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N40 NOV shows 8 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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