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Y385 KCS

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,584 mi
Last recorded83,584 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY385 KCS
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 May 2018 83,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondery catch seized (8.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure fuse box hung down in footwell (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill marked yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill marked yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill marked yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill marked yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

battery loose

exhaust heat shield loose

rear sub frame heavily corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2017 78,328 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill and floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill and floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 76,297 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 73,392 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 73,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 63,523 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 63,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 51,181 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 51,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 49,358 miles

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

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

both front brake discs enevenly worn

Pass 14 Aug 2010 46,810 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 44,362 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 41,765 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 41,765 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 41,749 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,586 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,441 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f drive shaft boot security

Fail 18 Sep 2006 33,453 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 33,423 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y385 KCS is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 Y385 KCS, 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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Y385 KCS is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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