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Y343 WGF

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

80,979 mi
Last recorded80,979 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY343 WGF
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 80,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower fuel filler neck corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 80,741 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 79,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 79,408 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 78,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 77,722 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 76,486 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 73,534 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 70,561 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 67,416 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 64,029 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 61,835 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 60,323 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 59,376 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 58,469 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 56,713 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 55,002 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2007 55,002 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2006 52,352 miles

Advise. both front brake discs in poor condition,

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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Y343 WGF is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 Y343 WGF, 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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Y343 WGF is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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