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Y365 ECW

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,869 mi
Last recorded94,869 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY365 ECW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 94,869 miles

Both front tyres wearing more on inner edges.

Cracks on sidewalls on front tyres.Advise replacement.

Metal brake pipes corroded on front. Advise replacement.

Oil leaks around engine bay.

Fail 4 Jun 2013 94,810 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres wearing more on inner edges.

Cracks on sidewalls on front tyres.Advise replacement.

Metal brake pipes corroded on front. Advise replacement.

Oil leaks around engine bay.

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 90,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

front exhaust flexi deterioated/damaged

o/s/f side repeater loose,

rear exhaust mount deterioated

spare wheel flat

Pass 9 Apr 2011 86,815 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 83,715 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 79,820 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 74,665 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 68,273 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 68,114 miles

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

n/s/r tyre poor

Pass 23 May 2006 57,489 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 57,489 miles

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

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

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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Y365 ECW is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y365 ECW, 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 Y365 ECW registered?

Y365 ECW is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y365 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y365 ECW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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