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Y143 BOT

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,761 mi
Last recorded80,761 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 BOT
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 80,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slight damage.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next to petrol tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 77,241 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 77,241 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 73,888 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 72,032 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 72,032 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 70,870 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 68,983 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2016 68,058 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 66,864 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 64,303 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 64,303 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 62,009 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 62,006 miles

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

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

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

O/s/front tyre sidewall surface damage

Pass 1 Jun 2012 59,382 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 55,927 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 55,896 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 53,657 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 50,617 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 50,617 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 47,259 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 41,158 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Pass 24 Nov 2005 36,227 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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Y143 BOT is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y143 BOT, 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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Y143 BOT is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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