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X203 YNU

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,123 mi
Last recorded101,123 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX203 YNU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 101,123 miles

REAR SUBFRAME COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

REVERSE LIGHT INOPERATIVE.

FRONT SUBFRAME COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

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

NEARSIDE REAR 1/4 PANEL DAMAGED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 101,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

FRONT SUBFRAME COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

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

NEARSIDE REAR 1/4 PANEL DAMAGED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

REAR SUBFRAME COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

REVERSE LIGHT INOPERATIVE.

Nearside Rear FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE INSECURE

Pass 27 Jan 2021 92,749 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bonnet release cable handle missing

rear subframe and suspension arms under sealed painted

surface corrosion to front subframe and suspension arms

under bonnet fuse box cover missing

various body damage

Pass 2 Feb 2012 81,360 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

water leavel warning light on dash

Fail 2 Feb 2012 81,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

water leavel warning light on dash

Pass 1 Feb 2011 72,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 72,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 69,134 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 68,478 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 132,769 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 132,769 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise nearside front tyre side wall damage run flat

Pass 10 Aug 2006 129,907 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 129,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X203 YNU is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X203 YNU, 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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X203 YNU is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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