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X906 OVW

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,137 mi
Last recorded97,137 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX906 OVW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 97,137 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 96,169 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 95,116 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 93,462 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 91,877 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 90,063 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF + NSR + OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF worn inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 88,752 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf + osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear + Front tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear subframe has surface rust bulidup

wipers smearing

Pass 10 Jan 2019 85,899 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 82,773 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 80,243 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 77,535 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 12 Jan 2016 77,535 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 12 Jan 2015 73,782 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 69,041 miles

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 17 Jan 2013 63,682 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 63,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

anti roll bar bushes have play

Pass 13 Jan 2012 58,254 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 51,627 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 45,508 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 39,974 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 30,868 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Jan 2008 30,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 19,526 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 13,922 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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X906 OVW is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X906 OVW, 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 X906 OVW registered?

X906 OVW is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X906 OVW safe to buy?

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