MOT Status
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84,860 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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
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))
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.
nearside front cv boot damp with fluid
all 4 tyres are heavily perished in tread
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
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)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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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