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X756 BLK

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,718 mi
Last recorded152,718 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX756 BLK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 152,718 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake light on

Fail 9 May 2012 152,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake light on

Pass 6 May 2011 137,967 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 7 May 2010 124,847 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge . offside front bottom ball joint worn

Fail 6 May 2010 124,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge . offside front bottom ball joint worn

Pass 9 May 2009 113,922 miles

front number plate faded

Pass 9 May 2008 102,584 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 93,320 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 83,450 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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X756 BLK is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X756 BLK, 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 X756 BLK registered?

X756 BLK is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 23 February 2001.

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