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Y158 OBA

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,930 mi
Last recorded57,930 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 OBA
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 57,930 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 43,482 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 43,482 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 37,260 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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Y158 OBA is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y158 OBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y158 OBA registered?

Y158 OBA is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y158 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y158 OBA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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