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Y496 PWC

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,868 mi
Last recorded127,868 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 PWC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 127,868 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 127,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 121,819 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 115,425 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 115,425 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 109,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 109,561 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 103,315 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 103,315 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 96,889 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 96,889 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 90,540 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 90,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 80,282 miles

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

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 12 Jun 2009 80,282 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 16 Jun 2008 70,437 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 54,252 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 42,218 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 88,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 35,162 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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Y496 PWC is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y496 PWC, 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 Y496 PWC registered?

Y496 PWC is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y496 PWC safe to buy?

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