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X975 YFG

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,937 mi
Last recorded120,937 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX975 YFG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2025 120,937 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 39,114 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 38,981 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls perished

Pass 4 Apr 2007 36,876 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 31,490 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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X975 YFG is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X975 YFG, 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 X975 YFG registered?

X975 YFG is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X975 YFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X975 YFG shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X975 YFG have outstanding finance?

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