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Y147 KNM

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,705 mi
Last recorded73,705 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 KNM
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 73,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 66,030 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 60,541 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 49,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,141 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 41,944 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

front discs pitted

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,944 miles

front discs pitted

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,830 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 64,961 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

reverse lights not working

Pass 22 Apr 2008 31,163 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2007 26,205 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 26,205 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers smeering slightly

washer pipes leakin

Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,579 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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Y147 KNM is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y147 KNM, 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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Y147 KNM is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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