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Y402 VDX

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,476 mi
Last recorded55,476 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2007
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY402 VDX
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2007 55,476 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 41,573 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 41,573 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 38,724 miles

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

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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Y402 VDX is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y402 VDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y402 VDX registered?

Y402 VDX is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y402 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y402 VDX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y402 VDX have outstanding finance?

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