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X799 VJK

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,167 mi
Last recorded140,167 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX799 VJK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 140,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler pipes corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread, wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 140,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler pipes corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread, wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Flexible brake hose insecure, fouling on tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2020 135,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 135,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 130,199 miles

inner/outer sills corroded

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Fail 12 Feb 2019 130,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

inner/outer sills corroded

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Pass 23 Feb 2018 124,498 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

outer sills/underbody corroding

Fail 23 Feb 2018 124,498 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

outer sills/underbody corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2017 118,020 miles

exhaust shields insecure

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 111,843 miles

nearside and offside front outer floorpan lower panels holed/corroded, non structural or loadbearing

Pass 12 Feb 2015 104,981 miles

nearside and offside front jacking points corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2014 96,978 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 96,978 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 90,425 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 86,110 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 82,081 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front and rear discs corroded inner surfaces

Pass 15 Feb 2010 76,909 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 69,555 miles

Brake pipes greased

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipes corroding

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 69,555 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipes corroding

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 63,068 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 53,434 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 46,349 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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X799 VJK is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X799 VJK, 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 X799 VJK registered?

X799 VJK is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 February 2001.

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