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Y152 CEJ

2001 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,957 mi
Last recorded52,957 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY152 CEJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,957 miles

front exhaust is cracked & slight leak

front no plate is loose & cracked

nearside front brake pipe is slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre is perrished

offside rear A.B.S lead support is insecure

offside rear tyre is disformed on inner edge

rear no plate is weather marked

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 50,307 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,899 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 43,627 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 38,950 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2008 34,134 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 33,811 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

cracked weld on exhaust cat flange

front no plate holder is loose

slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,545 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 23,540 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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Y152 CEJ is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y152 CEJ, 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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Y152 CEJ is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y152 CEJ safe to buy?

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