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Y197 AAV

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,051 mi
Last recorded57,051 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 AAV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 57,051 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 52,280 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 52,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 51,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perrished on side walls

Pass 29 Jun 2012 50,680 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 47,781 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 44,862 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 44,862 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 42,390 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 40,053 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,583 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 35,512 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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Y197 AAV is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y197 AAV, 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 Y197 AAV registered?

Y197 AAV is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y197 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y197 AAV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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