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X825 ENC

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,959 mi
Last recorded132,959 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX825 ENC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 132,959 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 128,493 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 128,493 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 124,530 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 110,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 105,384 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 105,149 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 92,993 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 92,993 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 72,841 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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X825 ENC is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X825 ENC, 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 X825 ENC registered?

X825 ENC is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X825 ENC safe to buy?

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