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Y437 SSL

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,506 mi
Last recorded121,506 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY437 SSL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 121,506 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 117,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 27 Jan 2012 111,564 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 May 2010 110,890 miles

offside front and both rear abs sensor wiring mounting brackets insecure

Pass 6 May 2009 101,057 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 100,724 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 91,009 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 91,009 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 May 2007 77,978 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 77,976 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 May 2006 64,857 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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Y437 SSL is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y437 SSL, 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 Y437 SSL registered?

Y437 SSL is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y437 SSL safe to buy?

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