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Y507 EFC

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,928 mi
Last recorded130,928 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY507 EFC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 130,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 130,928 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 125,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 125,545 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 124,105 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 26 Oct 2017 124,104 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 27 Oct 2016 121,900 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 121,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 120,815 miles

parking brake performance 16%

Fail 17 Oct 2014 111,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 111,738 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 106,936 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 99,058 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 93,239 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 88,279 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 83,538 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 79,259 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 73,787 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 69,243 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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Y507 EFC is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y507 EFC, 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 Y507 EFC registered?

Y507 EFC is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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