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X751 TGE

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,218 mi
Last recorded53,218 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX751 TGE
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 53,218 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 22 Oct 2015 53,214 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 20 May 2014 52,396 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,048 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 48,507 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,386 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,313 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,152 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 26,184 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 26,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 25,206 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 23,396 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 23,396 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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X751 TGE is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X751 TGE, 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 X751 TGE registered?

X751 TGE is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X751 TGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X751 TGE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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