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Y464 HKG

2001 Ford Cougar

Red Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,069 mi
Last recorded76,069 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY464 HKG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 76,069 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

bad surface corrosion on under body due to lack of use

Fail 15 May 2020 76,068 miles

Additional braking device obviously defective (1.1.19 (b))

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

bad surface corrosion on under body due to lack of use

Pass 28 Aug 2015 75,845 miles

Nearside Rear antiroll bar link has slight splitting

some metal brake pipes have a grease coating unable to fully inspect

Pass 5 May 2014 74,530 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 72,730 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 70,924 miles

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

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

evidence of front wheels fouling but not fouling on lock to lock check

Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,769 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 68,766 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 68,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 61,626 miles

o/s/r slight cracking on sidewall

Fail 5 Oct 2009 61,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/r slight cracking on sidewall

Pass 14 Oct 2008 56,672 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 56,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2007 51,763 miles

front brake discs worn

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jun 2006 45,569 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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Y464 HKG is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Red with a 2,544cc 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 Y464 HKG, 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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Y464 HKG is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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