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NV51 XGX

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

75,057 mi
Last recorded75,057 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 XGX
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 75,057 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 75,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2024 68,775 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 66,877 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 61,627 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 54,153 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 49,706 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 47,657 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 46,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 46,217 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 44,237 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 44,237 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 42,267 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 39,854 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 37,812 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 35,059 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,846 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 30,492 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 27,547 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,390 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,916 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 17,240 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 17,240 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 13,631 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 10,266 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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NV51 XGX is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NV51 XGX, 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 NV51 XGX?

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What year was NV51 XGX registered?

NV51 XGX is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is NV51 XGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV51 XGX shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NV51 XGX have outstanding finance?

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