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Y279 VKN

2001 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,426 mi
Last recorded128,426 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 VKN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 128,426 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 128,426 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2012 121,424 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 112,734 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 111,269 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 101,474 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 99,101 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 96,913 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 94,017 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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Y279 VKN 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 88.9%.

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 Y279 VKN, 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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Y279 VKN is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y279 VKN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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