MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,214 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
front brake discs corroded on inner edge
nearside front tyre cracking on the inside edge
under body corrosion
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
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
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
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
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
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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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