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Y374 LJN

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

30,184 mi
Last recorded30,184 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY374 LJN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 30,184 miles

Battery is not holding a charge

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak is fairly large ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Wiper is in poor condition

Fail 26 Jan 2017 30,184 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Battery is not holding a charge

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak is fairly large ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Wiper is in poor condition

Oil is severely overfilled

Pass 13 Jul 2015 29,856 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Noise from under bonnet/engine

Off side front fog lamp is innopereative

Roof aerial mast is missing

Fail 11 Jul 2015 29,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Noise from under bonnet/engine

Off side front fog lamp is innopereative

Roof aerial mast is missing

Fail 5 Jul 2014 29,434 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

a/c oil leak

coolant leak

Pass 5 Jul 2014 29,434 miles

a/c oil leak

coolant leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 28,957 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Off side front fog lamp is innoperative

Rear wiper blade rubber is in a poor condition

Roof aerial mast is missing

Tax disc appears to be badly placed

Pass 3 Jul 2012 28,549 miles

air conditioning oil leak

loud whining from engine bay

severe engine oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2012 28,548 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air conditioning oil leak

bonnet release catch insecure

coolant light on

engine coolant below minimum marker

engine oil not showing on dipstick (3 litres added for test)

loud whining from engine bay

severe engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 280,044 miles

O/S/F fog lamp inop

Fail 25 Jun 2011 280,044 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

O/S/F fog lamp inop

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 27,218 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 27,218 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 26,151 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 22,876 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 23 Dec 2006 22,653 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 22,633 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front wiper blades not very ifficient

engine oil leak / needs to be checked further

slight play to near side front wheel bearing

tyre pressure low to near side rear wheel

Pass 21 Dec 2005 20,204 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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Y374 LJN is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y374 LJN, 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 Y374 LJN registered?

Y374 LJN is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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