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X402 DNC

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

23,029 mi
Last recorded23,029 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX402 DNC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2011 23,029 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front disc's worn and lipped

nearside hand brake effort low

rear disc's worn , lipped and pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2011 23,029 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front disc's worn and lipped

nearside hand brake effort low

rear disc's worn , lipped and pitted

Pass 12 Oct 2010 19,834 miles

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Oct 2009 15,092 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 15,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 9,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

battery insecure

topped up engine oil with 1 litre for emissions test

Pass 9 Oct 2008 9,562 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

topped up engine oil with 1 litre for emissions test

Pass 10 Oct 2007 3,865 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 42,406 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 42,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 37,670 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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X402 DNC is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X402 DNC, 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 X402 DNC registered?

X402 DNC is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X402 DNC safe to buy?

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