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Y423 GEV

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

61,927 mi
Last recorded61,927 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY423 GEV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 61,927 miles

Fuel pipes by fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 61,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel pipes by fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 61,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes slightly corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front most bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded near tank. ()

Pass 11 Mar 2021 61,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brakes pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2020 61,865 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 60,680 miles

Front front wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2018 59,239 miles

Various brake pipe`s starting to corrode rear sub frame corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2018 59,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Various brake pipe`s starting to corrode rear sub frame corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2018 59,163 miles

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

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2017 57,414 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 56,195 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 53,790 miles

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

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded (around the clips underneath)

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 51,354 miles

All disc`s slightly discoloured

Exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2013 47,171 miles

Both front lower arm bushes starting to separate

Corrosion starting in various places under vehicle

Exhaust slightly corroded

Front reg starting to separate

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Signs of rodent damage underbonnet on brake fluid resovoir

Various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 Feb 2013 47,171 miles

Both front lower arm bushes starting to separate

Corrosion starting in various places under vehicle

Exhaust slightly corroded

Front reg starting to separate

Signs of rodent damage underbonnet on brake fluid resovoir

Various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,389 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 18 Feb 2011 35,604 miles

front and rear tyres slightly perished

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 29,765 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,719 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,334 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 22,126 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 19,048 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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Y423 GEV is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y423 GEV, 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 Y423 GEV registered?

Y423 GEV is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y423 GEV safe to buy?

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