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Y501 GEV

2001 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,860 mi
Last recorded84,860 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 GEV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 84,860 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 82,947 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 80,771 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 80,700 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 80,700 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 80,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 80,645 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undercarriage rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2020 80,613 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Forward (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension Knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Forward (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension Knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 80,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill/ Floor pan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill/ Floor Pan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened forward (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension Knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened forward (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension Knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light illuminated.

Metal Fuel filler pipes Excessively Corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2019 80,457 miles

nearside front cv boot damp with fluid

Pass 23 Jun 2018 80,280 miles

all 4 tyres are heavily perished in tread

Pass 2 Jun 2017 79,847 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 79,837 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 78,922 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 76,714 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 75,762 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 75,762 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 74,700 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,817 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 72,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 72,343 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 69,057 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 62,402 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 55,197 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 47,934 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 42,786 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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Y501 GEV is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y501 GEV, 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 Y501 GEV registered?

Y501 GEV is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y501 GEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y501 GEV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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