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Y473 MHJ

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

121,216 mi
Last recorded121,216 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY473 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2021 121,216 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front headlamps misty

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 117,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlamps misty

front reg plate crack

n/s/f headlamp lens crack

Pass 17 Sep 2019 113,034 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f lamp cracked

rear reg plate discoloured

rear subframe corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2019 113,030 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f lamp cracked

rear reg plate discoloured

rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 105,911 miles

n/s/f headlamp glass cracked

rear brake discs rusty

rear subframe corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2018 105,907 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both front due to glass misty (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear subframe corroded

n/s/f headlamp glass cracked

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2017 101,121 miles

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

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

both front door mirrior glass cracked

front reg plate cracked

headlamps misty

mil light on

rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2017 101,121 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both front door mirrior glass cracked

front reg plate cracked

headlamps misty

mil light on

rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 96,736 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 96,736 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 91,948 miles

Front reg plate cracked

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 91,948 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front reg plate cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 87,550 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 84,543 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 79,379 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 69,094 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 69,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 62,357 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 62,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 55,058 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,905 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 49,905 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,812 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 26,227 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 26,225 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 21,444 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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Y473 MHJ is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y473 MHJ, 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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Y473 MHJ is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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