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Y171 OBT

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,149 mi
Last recorded85,149 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 OBT
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 85,149 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 84,544 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 83,934 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 83,569 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 83,336 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 83,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 83,158 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 82,911 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 82,911 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 82,568 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 82,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 82,369 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 82,369 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 77,812 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 77,812 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 73,667 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 73,638 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 69,950 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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Y171 OBT is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y171 OBT, 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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What year was Y171 OBT registered?

Y171 OBT is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y171 OBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y171 OBT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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