MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,897 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
ENGINE LIGHT SHOWING FAULT
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded leading from brake flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced unit allowing in moisture (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under seal applied to underside
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front floor corroded but not within any mounting point or structural member
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both floor to sill lip showing signs of corrosion
general age related corrosion to vehicle under body
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front floor corroded but not within any mounting point or structural member
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both floor to sill lip showing signs of corrosion
general age related corrosion to vehicle under body
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
general age related corrosion
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear drop links have slight play in bushes
nearside front and nearside rear brakepipe slightly corroded
offside rear shocker top slightly corroded
rear exhaust clamp corroded
both rear drop links have slight play in bushes
nearside front and nearside rear brakepipe slightly corroded
offside rear shocker top slightly corroded
rear exhaust clamp corroded
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
underside components corroded due to vehicle standing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
check n/s gear box mounting
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Vehicle underside starting to corrode
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advise rear sub frame cross member showing slight corrosion
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Y494 RBE is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 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 Y494 RBE, 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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Y494 RBE is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 9 March 2001.
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