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Y272 XEC

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,582 mi
Last recorded90,582 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY272 XEC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 90,582 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2013 89,246 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

surface corrosion to underside.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 86,379 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 79,322 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 72,210 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,492 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 57,024 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 57,024 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 51,319 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 47,169 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2006 47,169 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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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Y272 XEC is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y272 XEC, 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 Y272 XEC registered?

Y272 XEC is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y272 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y272 XEC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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