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X547 DKU

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,376 mi
Last recorded43,376 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX547 DKU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2012 43,376 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroding.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 36,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2006 29,601 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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X547 DKU is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X547 DKU, 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

How do I check the history of X547 DKU?

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What year was X547 DKU registered?

X547 DKU is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X547 DKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X547 DKU shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X547 DKU have outstanding finance?

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