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Y411 YER

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,160 mi
Last recorded80,160 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY411 YER
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 80,160 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 80,160 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 78,356 miles

All suspension componants rusty but not holed.

Both outer sills corroded but not holed.

Fuel filler pipe corroded but not holed.

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 78,356 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

All suspension componants rusty but not holed.

Both outer sills corroded but not holed.

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 77,046 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 73,513 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 73,511 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,758 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 66,270 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 66,267 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 63,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 60,492 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 60,489 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 57,533 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 53,724 miles

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

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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Y411 YER is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y411 YER, 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 Y411 YER registered?

Y411 YER is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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