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X442 LHP

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,167 mi
Last recorded78,167 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX442 LHP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 78,167 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody and components have corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2020 78,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody and components have corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2018 77,798 miles

Front suspension components have areas of corrosion

Nearside Front tyre wall has signs of cracking

Rear suspension components have areas of corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2018 77,798 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension components have areas of corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2011 76,889 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 74,309 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 71,703 miles

rear of rear trailing arms have slight movement

Pass 23 Apr 2008 68,245 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 64,466 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 60,349 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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X442 LHP is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X442 LHP, 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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X442 LHP is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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