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X502 LEL

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,532 mi
Last recorded86,532 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX502 LEL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 86,532 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 79,973 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 75,163 miles

Corrosion on fuel filler pipe

Cracks in tread of near side front tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2013 75,163 miles

Corrosion on fuel filler pipe

Cracks in tread of near side front tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 69,918 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,091 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 64,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,439 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,805 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2009 46,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 36,527 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Sep 2007 34,639 miles

signs of slight grease leakage from nearside lower ball joint, handbrake warning light does not come on when hanbrake applied

Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,453 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2006 31,305 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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X502 LEL is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X502 LEL, 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 X502 LEL registered?

X502 LEL is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 21 February 2001.

Is X502 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X502 LEL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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