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Y243 PJB

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,692 mi
Last recorded80,692 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 PJB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 80,692 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 78,227 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 76,245 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 74,488 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 72,477 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 69,526 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 68,965 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 68,619 miles

Both rear hub/suspension units corroded..

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 67,819 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 66,836 miles

Wipers smeary...

Pass 7 Feb 2012 65,892 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,911 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 60,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 54,987 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 49,458 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 49,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 42,944 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 38,912 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 35,152 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 35,152 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y243 PJB is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y243 PJB, 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 Y243 PJB registered?

Y243 PJB is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y243 PJB safe to buy?

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