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X594 FNB

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,628 mi
Last recorded55,628 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX594 FNB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 55,628 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 55,614 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 55,565 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 55,512 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 55,479 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 55,396 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 55,297 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 55,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 55,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 53,949 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 53,709 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 53,465 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 53,096 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 52,395 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 51,860 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 51,209 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge replace sooner than later also slight play in off side wheel bearing

Pass 8 Feb 2012 51,209 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge replace sooner than later also slight play in off side wheel bearing

Pass 8 Feb 2011 50,204 miles

off side front tyre and near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2010 49,301 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 48,229 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 46,762 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 44,380 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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X594 FNB is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X594 FNB, 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 X594 FNB registered?

X594 FNB is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 22 January 2001.

Is X594 FNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X594 FNB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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