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X484 KGN

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,573 mi
Last recorded54,573 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX484 KGN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 54,573 miles

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

front pads worn

wipers smeary

Fail 8 Nov 2011 54,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front pads worn

os handbrake effort low

wipers smeary

Pass 18 Nov 2010 49,876 miles

Body damage offside rear

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brakes have 41% imbalance

Fail 17 Nov 2010 49,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Body damage offside rear

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre has a screw in the tread which is in a repairable position

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brakes have 41% imbalance

Fail 14 Sep 2009 43,675 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,675 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,500 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 42,500 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 41,479 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 40,505 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 36,328 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 36,328 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 36,328 miles

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

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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X484 KGN is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X484 KGN, 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 X484 KGN registered?

X484 KGN is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 23 February 2001.

Is X484 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X484 KGN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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