CarVerify

Free Car Check

X658 RNO

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,508 mi
Last recorded80,508 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX658 RNO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 80,508 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 677,440 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2016 677,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2015 54,223 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 53,177 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 53,177 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 51,141 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 52,141 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 48,050 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 44,861 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 42,907 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 38,885 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
Full Ford Cougar reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X658 RNO is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X658 RNO, 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 X658 RNO?

You can check the full history of X658 RNO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X658 RNO registered?

X658 RNO is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X658 RNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X658 RNO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X658 RNO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X658 RNO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.