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Y297 FHJ

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

107,220 mi
Last recorded107,220 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 FHJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2018 107,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification Incorrect fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed cords exposed and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Incorrect colour green in colour (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Incorrect colour green in colour (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack has excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished 205/55/16/91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock weak

Pass 18 Jan 2018 101,407 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 99,500 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 97,733 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 97,733 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 93,321 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 91,200 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 91,200 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 83,117 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 83,117 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 79,896 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 79,232 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 78,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 71,876 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 71,876 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 63,053 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 63,053 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 55,482 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 55,471 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 47,847 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

wear in both front brake discs close to limit

Fail 23 Jan 2008 47,847 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

wear in both front brake discs close to limit

Pass 29 Nov 2006 39,778 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 36,642 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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Y297 FHJ is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 Y297 FHJ, 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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Y297 FHJ is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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