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X603 RPU

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,810 mi
Last recorded106,810 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX603 RPU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 106,810 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 106,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

passenger seat foe and aft mechenism not working

Pass 7 Sep 2013 94,849 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 94,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 81,266 miles

both rear tyres perrished

headlamp aims on lower limit

n/s/f driveshaft a.b.s ring damaged

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear a.r.b d-bushes slight wear

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

wipers poor

Fail 5 Oct 2011 66,776 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,776 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,356 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 52,356 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 49,699 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 49,699 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 43,157 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 43,157 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 36,743 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 36,743 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front discs poor condition and wearin thin

Pass 6 Nov 2006 32,558 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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X603 RPU is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 X603 RPU, 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 X603 RPU registered?

X603 RPU is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is X603 RPU safe to buy?

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