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Y424 BOT

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

87,277 mi
Last recorded87,277 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY424 BOT
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 87,277 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 86,305 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 84,497 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2023 84,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 82,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 81,206 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020

All tyres at least 13 years old

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 70,793 miles

All tyres over 10 years old

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 69,534 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 68,189 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Nov 2017 68,189 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2016 66,112 miles

Oil leak ()

ns wiper leaves a slight smear on windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2015 64,051 miles

Slight oil leak.

Pass 15 Nov 2014 62,244 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 59,761 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2012 57,107 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 55,612 miles

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

N/S HEADLIGHT OUTPUT IS SLIGHTLY DIM AND REQUIRES ATTENTION.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR TAILGATE STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY FAULTY.

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING.

SLIGHT VISABLE BODY DAMAGE IN O/S FRONT WING.

Pass 6 Nov 2010 53,510 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 51,425 miles

offside front abs ring cracked

Fail 8 Nov 2008 49,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 49,502 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 47,072 miles

near side park brake effort below max efficency

Fail 10 Nov 2007 46,996 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 43,449 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 39,270 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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Y424 BOT is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y424 BOT, 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 Y424 BOT registered?

Y424 BOT is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y424 BOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y424 BOT shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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