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Y119 AOB

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,373 mi
Last recorded111,373 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY119 AOB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 111,373 miles

All front tyres tread depth are close to the legal limit 1. 6 mm

Rear All tyres tread depth and sidewall edge are wearing worn

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All rubber bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Underneath, all suspension components are corroded

Underneath, all exhaust systems are coreroded

Underneath, engine oil leaking

Underneath, fuel pipe is corroded close to the bracket at the centre

Underneath, it is covered under sealant and also used parts

Underneath, rear chassis corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs from front and rear are corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 111,803 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Underneath, rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Underneath, flexi pipe damaged (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

All front tyres tread depth are close to the legal limit 1. 6 mm

Rear All tyres tread depth and sidewall edge are wearing worn

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All rubber bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Underneath, all suspension components are corroded

Underneath, all exhaust systems are coreroded

Underneath, engine oil leaking

Underneath, fuel pipe is corroded close to the bracket at the centre

Underneath, rear chassis corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs from front and rear are corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 105,046 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 105,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 96,575 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 89,042 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

o/s/f tyre has cracks in tread & sidewalls

Fail 25 Sep 2014 89,014 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

o/s/f tyre has cracks in tread & sidewalls

Pass 30 Sep 2013 82,642 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 72,184 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 61,008 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 49,578 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 36,503 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,962 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 26,596 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 22,983 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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Y119 AOB is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y119 AOB, 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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Y119 AOB is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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