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Y171 YOT

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,308 mi
Last recorded119,308 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 119,308 miles

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

surface corrosion present on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 3 Nov 2015 111,779 miles

rear brake lines corroded, os rack area damp, ns inner cv boot pin hole

sills floors rear subframe corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2015 111,779 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake lines corroded, os rack area damp, ns inner cv boot pin hole

sills floors rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 110,582 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2013 105,239 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2012 93,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2011 82,476 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 70,653 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 21 Oct 2010 70,632 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Oct 2009 62,241 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 62,241 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 57,345 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,094 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 47,696 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 43,852 miles

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

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 YOT is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y171 YOT, 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 YOT registered?

Y171 YOT is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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