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X759 RNO

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,780 mi
Last recorded84,780 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX759 RNO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 84,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component oil cooler damp (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Fail 7 Oct 2016 84,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component oil cooler damp (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Rear discs poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2015 83,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sub frames corroded

corrosion forming on both inner sill`s

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 83,893 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sub frames corroded

corrosion forming on both inner sill`s

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 83,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres has cracking on tread depth

n/s/front tyre has cracking on tread depth

Fail 19 Sep 2014 83,285 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres has cracking on tread depth

n/s/front tyre has cracking on tread depth

Pass 14 Oct 2013 82,862 miles

corrosion forming on inner sill panels

Pass 16 Oct 2012 82,035 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 82,035 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 81,279 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nsf and osf brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2011 81,279 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nsf and osf brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 80,434 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 80,434 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 79,425 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 78,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 77,216 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 76,633 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

O/s/r tyre tread on 2.0mm.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 67,518 miles

slight condensation n/s/f headlight lens

slight scoremarks o/s/f brakedisc

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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X759 RNO is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X759 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.

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What year was X759 RNO registered?

X759 RNO is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X759 RNO safe to buy?

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