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Y511 XNH

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,392 mi
Last recorded77,392 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY511 XNH
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 77,392 miles

front number plate has peace missing

o/s rear tyre worn on inner egde

oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2017 77,392 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn the inner joint has collapsed (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front number plate piece missing

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2016 73,697 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 advise replace (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced water in lamp (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 73,697 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced water in lamp (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 71,526 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 71,526 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 69,360 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 69,358 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 1 Feb 2013 66,373 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2013 66,373 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2012 62,583 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 62,583 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 57,396 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,540 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 52,540 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,284 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 40,973 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 35,301 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 29,150 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 29,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y511 XNH is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green 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 Y511 XNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y511 XNH registered?

Y511 XNH is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y511 XNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y511 XNH shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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