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X748 YGR

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

204,865 mi
Last recorded204,865 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX748 YGR
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 204,865 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (2.4.G.2)

front brake pipes covered inn grease

front steering rack arms have play

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear suspension components slightly corroded

service brake efficiency only just met requirements

vehicle chassis structure slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2014 199,269 miles

Both sides front brake pipes covered with grease

Both sides rear inner sills slight surface rust

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside & offside rear seat belts not tested due to child seat fitted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underbody has slight surface rust

Pass 26 Oct 2013 192,520 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 192,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 173,951 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 159,352 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 154,920 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 154,913 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 148,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 148,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 134,839 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 122,016 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 113,292 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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X748 YGR is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X748 YGR, 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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X748 YGR is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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