MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,898 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Smell fuel from rear of vehicle but no visible leaks.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s front mirror slightly damage
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y209 XJW is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y209 XJW, 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 Y209 XJW registered?
Y209 XJW is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 5 March 2001.
Is Y209 XJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y209 XJW shows 9 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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