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X749 KEG

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,001 mi
Last recorded76,001 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX749 KEG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 76,001 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 71,125 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 64,487 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 64,486 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 59,288 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,206 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,320 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,524 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,353 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,814 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,239 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 33,239 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,876 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 24,046 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 24,037 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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X749 KEG is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X749 KEG, 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 X749 KEG registered?

X749 KEG is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X749 KEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X749 KEG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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