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Y172 YBT

2001 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,301 mi
Last recorded34,301 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 YBT
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,301 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,997 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 31,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 30,455 miles

slight side ways movement in front anti roll bar due to soft d bushes

Pass 31 Mar 2006 26,132 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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Y172 YBT is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 Y172 YBT, 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 Y172 YBT registered?

Y172 YBT is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y172 YBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y172 YBT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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