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Y415 ATR

2001 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,282 mi
Last recorded109,282 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY415 ATR
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 109,282 miles

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

chips in windscreen outside swept area

nsf tyre low on outer edge ON LIMIT

nsr handbrake reading slightly low ON LIMIT

os wiper blade split

sticker in windscreen but not obstructing drivers view of road ON LIMIT

Fail 2 Dec 2011 109,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

braka warning light on,on dash

chips in windscreen outside swept area

nsf tyre low on outer edge ON LIMIT

nsr handbrake reading slightly low ON LIMIT

os wiper blade split

sticker in windscreen but not obstructing drivers view of road ON LIMIT

Pass 30 Nov 2010 104,930 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 104,930 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 98,516 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 98,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 88,212 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 79,128 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 73,731 miles

corrosion of exhaust system

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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Y415 ATR is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y415 ATR, 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 Y415 ATR registered?

Y415 ATR is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y415 ATR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y415 ATR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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