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EY51 YBC

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,121 mi
Last recorded94,121 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 YBC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 94,121 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front leak off transmission fliud from side off box

Nearside Front oil leak from corroded oil filter

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 83,120 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 83,056 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 76,020 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 68,007 miles

All front and rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted pads worn half way

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 56,173 miles

Both rear discs slightly worn and surface rust

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

alignment check

n/s/front tyre worn inner edge just legal

o/s/front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,475 miles

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

n/s/front tyre uneven wear

Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,130 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 37,111 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 35,115 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 30,503 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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EY51 YBC is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc 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 EY51 YBC, 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 EY51 YBC registered?

EY51 YBC is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is EY51 YBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY51 YBC 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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