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Y418 KNK

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,585 mi
Last recorded88,585 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY418 KNK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 88,585 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 87,330 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 86,250 miles

could not fully inspect brake pipes due to them being painted

Fail 30 Oct 2017 86,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

could not fully inspect brake pipes due to them being painted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 83,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged slightly buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 75,304 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 73,920 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 73,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front suspension knock present no faults found but further investigation required.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 72,164 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 70,162 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 68,158 miles

Advise:air con compressor leaking

Advise:engine oil leak

Advise:n/s/f & o/s/f anti roll bar 'D' bushes slight movement side to side

Advise:n/s/f headlamp condensation

Advise:o/s/r solid brake pipe corrosion

Advise:power streering pipes corroding

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 68,143 miles

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

Advise:air con compressor leaking

Advise:engine oil leak

Advise:n/s/f & o/s/f anti roll bar 'D' bushes slight movement side to side

Advise:n/s/f headlamp condensation

Advise:o/s/r solid brake pipe corrosion

Advise:power streering pipes corroding

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 60,464 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)

nearside rear tyre out of shape (steped)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Mar 2009 44,444 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 40,999 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 35,763 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,422 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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Y418 KNK is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y418 KNK, 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 Y418 KNK registered?

Y418 KNK is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y418 KNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y418 KNK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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