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Y147 MAK

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,166 mi
Last recorded52,166 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 52,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2021 52,166 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 46,509 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside wing mirror loose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension rubber bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle has slight underside corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2019 46,509 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside wing mirror loose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension rubber bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle has slight underside corrosion

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 43,777 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi outer has slight damage

vehicle has slight underside corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2018 43,777 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill has small area of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi outer has slight damage

vehicle has slight underside corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2017 39,177 miles

exhaust flexi outer skin damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2017 39,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing abs ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread 1.6mm - 4.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread 2.5mm - 4.0mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust flexi outer skin damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2016 35,613 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 33,032 miles

front brakes/slight fluctuation

Fail 30 May 2014 33,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brakes/slight fluctuation

Pass 18 Feb 2013 24,508 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 22,223 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 18,458 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 15,234 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 12,778 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 10,392 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 8,524 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 6,059 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 MAK is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MAK, 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 MAK is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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