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Y433 TBJ

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,214 mi
Last recorded121,214 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY433 TBJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 121,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 116,469 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

nearside front tyre cracking on the inside edge

under body corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2015 116,469 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

nearside front tyre cracking on the inside edge

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2014 110,719 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 106,798 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 101,504 miles

both front tyres low tread 2mm to 3mm

minor stone chip too front screen

o/s and n/s front head light units slightly deteriating and effecting pattern

Fail 11 Jul 2012 101,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres low tread 2mm to 3mm

minor stone chip too front screen

n/s rear tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

o/s and n/s front head light units slightly deteriating and effecting pattern

Pass 29 Jul 2011 93,111 miles

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

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

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

n/s front & o/s rear tyres small splits outside edge

n/s front floor & sill rusty

n/s rear brake hose slight twist

o/s n/s front brake discs worn/rusty inside edge

Fail 21 Jul 2011 92,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

n/s front & o/s rear tyres small splits outside edge

n/s front floor & sill rusty

o/s n/s front brake discs worn/rusty inside edge

Pass 27 Jul 2010 84,028 miles

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

minor stone chips to screen

o/s and n/s front lower arm rear suspension bushes slightly worn

Pass 3 Aug 2009 75,174 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 63,698 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 53,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Aug 2007 53,139 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 43,553 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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Y433 TBJ is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y433 TBJ, 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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Y433 TBJ is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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