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Y218 BDA

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,333 mi
Last recorded88,333 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 BDA
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 88,333 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Aug 2008 88,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak filter area and level low

Pass 2 May 2007 67,911 miles

oil leaks

Fail 9 Feb 2006 47,755 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 47,755 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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Y218 BDA is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y218 BDA, 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 Y218 BDA registered?

Y218 BDA is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y218 BDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y218 BDA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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