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X417 STW

2001 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,614 mi
Last recorded135,614 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX417 STW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 135,614 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 116,337 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 96,951 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 78,814 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 69,339 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 69,230 miles

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 52,338 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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X417 STW is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 X417 STW, 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 X417 STW?

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What year was X417 STW registered?

X417 STW is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X417 STW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X417 STW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X417 STW have outstanding finance?

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