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X404 RVX

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,021 mi
Last recorded87,021 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX404 RVX
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 87,021 miles

headlamp beam patterns poor

Fail 22 Jan 2017 86,957 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 1 Feb 2016 82,451 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear radius arm bent slightly

both front metal brake pipes showing corrosion

fuel filter pipes held on with cable ties

rear subframe showing corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2016 82,451 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes running front to rear 2 of (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear radius arm bent slightly

both front metal brake pipes showing corrosion

fuel filter pipes held on with cable ties

rear subframe showing corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 78,516 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 78,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 73,034 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 73,034 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 68,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 68,974 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 63,986 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 63,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 56,976 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 51,164 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 44,744 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 38,822 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 32,625 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 26,709 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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X404 RVX is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X404 RVX, 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 X404 RVX registered?

X404 RVX is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 26 February 2001.

Is X404 RVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X404 RVX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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