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X722 NBM

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

127,617 mi
Last recorded127,617 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX722 NBM
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 127,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 124,360 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 121,240 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 121,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 116,503 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 110,912 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 105,579 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 102,123 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 97,843 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 91,557 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 85,269 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 80,185 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 73,571 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 66,987 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 59,268 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 59,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 49,609 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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X722 NBM is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 X722 NBM, 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 X722 NBM registered?

X722 NBM is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X722 NBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X722 NBM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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