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X446 LGK

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,066 mi
Last recorded110,066 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX446 LGK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2017 110,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to join above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded chassis leg (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs deteriorating

all brakes slightly binding

fuel filler neck deteriorating (rust)

vehicle underbody and subframe starting to deteriorate (rust)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 108,900 miles

both wiper blades deteriorating

rear brakes not releasing completely and n/s/park brake effort low

slight roughness at o/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jul 2015 102,208 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 101,017 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 99,840 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 99,836 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiring under offside rear wheelarch loose

Pass 22 Oct 2011 98,648 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 94,896 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 92,044 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 85,001 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 74,487 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 57,943 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 44,208 miles

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

windscreen has minor chips and scratches

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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X446 LGK is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 X446 LGK, 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 X446 LGK registered?

X446 LGK is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is X446 LGK safe to buy?

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