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NU51 YPE

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,733 mi
Last recorded89,733 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2007
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 YPE
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2007 89,733 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 89,671 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 76,780 miles

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

front suspension creaked when put on lift no visable faults

Pass 20 Sep 2005 70,479 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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NU51 YPE is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU51 YPE, 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

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What year was NU51 YPE registered?

NU51 YPE is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is NU51 YPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU51 YPE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NU51 YPE have outstanding finance?

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