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AK51 YTV

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,941 mi
Last recorded91,941 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YTV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 91,941 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank straps corroded

nsf lower arm corroded

osf lower arm corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 86,768 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2011 74,090 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 63,322 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 63,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 55,992 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 46,720 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 46,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 38,329 miles

slight distortion of offside front tyre and wearing on inner edge

some corrosion of rear brake discs

Pass 25 Aug 2006 32,876 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 29,141 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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AK51 YTV is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK51 YTV, 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 AK51 YTV registered?

AK51 YTV is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is AK51 YTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 YTV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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