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Y192 PNB

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,260 mi
Last recorded116,260 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY192 PNB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2016 116,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt slight play also (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, strongly advise offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 104,531 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 104,531 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 94,128 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 86,561 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 78,856 miles

Air Bag light active

Fail 2 Feb 2012 78,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Air Bag light active

Pass 10 Dec 2010 73,793 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 70,069 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 62,787 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 54,139 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 45,853 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 33,740 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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Y192 PNB is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y192 PNB, 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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Y192 PNB is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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