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X845 JBP

2001 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,136 mi
Last recorded88,136 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX845 JBP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 88,136 miles

Oil leak

badly corroded under vehicle.

Fail 17 Sep 2013 88,130 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

badly corroded under vehicle.

Pass 15 Sep 2012 85,104 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition, badly worn

rear wiper blade split./

Fail 13 Sep 2012 85,093 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs in poor condition, badly worn

rear wiper blade split./

Pass 19 Sep 2011 81,933 miles

Oil leak

front no plate cracked.

rear wiper blade

Fail 19 Sep 2011 81,930 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front no plate cracked.

rear wiper blade

Pass 16 Sep 2010 78,090 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 73,952 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Sep 2009 73,952 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2008 67,903 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2007 59,516 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 50,772 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 42,986 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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X845 JBP is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X845 JBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X845 JBP registered?

X845 JBP is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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