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Y116 LBA

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,742 mi
Last recorded119,742 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 LBA
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 119,742 miles

front tyres wearing thin

no rear anti roll bar fitted

rear brake pipes over tank slightly corroded not completely visable

rear sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2016 119,742 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres wearing thin

rear brake pipes over tank slightly corroded not completely visable

rear sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2015 114,034 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 114,034 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 108,329 miles

Offside front tyre wearing off to inside of tread.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 102,663 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 102,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 94,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 94,954 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 86,729 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 80,171 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 71,539 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 71,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 63,222 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 55,463 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 47,063 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 47,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear 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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Y116 LBA is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y116 LBA, 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 Y116 LBA registered?

Y116 LBA is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y116 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y116 LBA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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