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Y477 KFG

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,419 mi
Last recorded94,419 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 KFG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 94,419 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2013 88,256 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear subframe surface corrosion. Fuel filler pipes corroded.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 81,108 miles

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

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to rear subframe. Number plates have pattern on background.

Pass 5 Feb 2011 68,980 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 68,980 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 66,262 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 66,262 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 60,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 55,795 miles

Wear cracks in offside rear side wall

Fail 18 Apr 2008 55,795 miles

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

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

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

Wear cracks in offside rear side wall

Pass 14 Apr 2007 50,361 miles

Offside rear tyre tread perishing

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter leaking

rear brake pads getting thin

Fail 11 Apr 2006 44,948 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 44,948 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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Y477 KFG is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y477 KFG, 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 Y477 KFG registered?

Y477 KFG is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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