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X658 JDW

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,323 mi
Last recorded103,323 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX658 JDW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2015 103,323 miles

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape

rear antiroll bar links worn

Pass 7 Mar 2015 103,323 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape

rear antiroll bar links worn

Pass 22 Mar 2014 92,686 miles

both front headlights misted

Fail 20 Mar 2014 92,686 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front headlights misted

Pass 18 Mar 2013 84,484 miles

all brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 77,421 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear brake pipes corroded

rear discs corroded and rear pads getting down

Fail 13 Mar 2012 77,418 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear brake pipes corroded

rear discs corroded and rear pads getting down

Pass 16 Mar 2011 68,699 miles

slight play in o s rack

Pass 3 Mar 2010 63,888 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 63,886 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 53,866 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 53,866 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 May 2007 53,281 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2006 47,060 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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X658 JDW 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 64.3%.

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 X658 JDW, 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 X658 JDW registered?

X658 JDW is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X658 JDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X658 JDW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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