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Y269 GEV

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

127,435 mi
Last recorded127,435 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY269 GEV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2013 127,435 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2013 127,435 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2012 110,988 miles

FUEL CAP TEMPORARY TYPE

NS AND OS FRONT SIDELAMPS DIM

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

OFFSIDE REAR ABS CABLE LOOSE

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP DAMAGED

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 110,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

FUEL CAP TEMPORARY TYPE

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

OFFSIDE REAR ABS CABLE LOOSE

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP DAMAGED

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 94,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2011 94,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2010 89,557 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise front and rear brake discs slighty pitted

Pass 13 Aug 2010 89,557 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise front and rear brake discs slighty pitted

Fail 10 Aug 2009 77,548 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 77,548 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 64,666 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 64,666 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 60,039 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 59,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r antiroll bar bush split but no movement

o/s parking brake cable not in retaining clip

Pass 17 Aug 2006 50,924 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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Y269 GEV is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 Y269 GEV, 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 Y269 GEV registered?

Y269 GEV is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y269 GEV safe to buy?

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