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YH51 NHZ

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,006 mi
Last recorded79,006 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 NHZ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 79,006 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 79,006 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 75,727 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 69,792 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 65,074 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Aug 2007 54,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate backing plate slightly loose

Pass 10 Aug 2006 42,985 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 42,985 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 38,282 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YH51 NHZ is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YH51 NHZ, 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 YH51 NHZ registered?

YH51 NHZ is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is YH51 NHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH51 NHZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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