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X204 KNM

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,081 mi
Last recorded56,081 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX204 KNM
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 56,081 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 39,980 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 39,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 21 Jan 2014 37,773 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 36,629 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper split

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 36,629 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper split

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,819 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 35,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 34,852 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 34,027 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 32,869 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,413 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 27,900 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 25,386 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly †

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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X204 KNM is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X204 KNM, 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 X204 KNM registered?

X204 KNM is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X204 KNM safe to buy?

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