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X995 NGS

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,254 mi
Last recorded80,254 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX995 NGS
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 80,254 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 79,024 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 76,582 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 76,582 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 73,120 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 70,847 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 69,399 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 68,110 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,029 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 65,792 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 64,351 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 55,312 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,371 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,236 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 24,881 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 24,881 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 21,694 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 17,234 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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X995 NGS is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X995 NGS, 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 X995 NGS registered?

X995 NGS is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X995 NGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X995 NGS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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