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X492 LGK

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

149,465 mi
Last recorded149,465 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX492 LGK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 149,465 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 149,465 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 140,923 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 133,406 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 125,241 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 117,033 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 108,476 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 100,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 96,438 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slight leak

Rear brake discs in poor condition, brake test results ok

corrosion at floor structure near side front, near drain hole.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 88,538 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 81,545 miles

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

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

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

both rear tytres starting to distort on inner edge

rear discs heavilly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 76,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres worn close on inner edges

rear exhaust rubber perished

Fail 29 Jul 2013 76,364 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rubber perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres worn close on inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2012 68,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s steering rack gator twisted

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on edges,

Fail 23 Jul 2012 68,598 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s steering rack gator twisted

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on edges,

Pass 29 Jul 2011 61,594 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

unable to check inside brake pads

Fail 28 Jul 2011 61,594 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

unable to check inside brake pads

Pass 17 Jul 2010 54,119 miles

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

unable to check inside brake pads

Pass 5 Jun 2009 47,038 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 47,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 40,994 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 32,614 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre's slight cracks

Pass 31 May 2006 25,292 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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X492 LGK is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X492 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 X492 LGK registered?

X492 LGK is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X492 LGK safe to buy?

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