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Y517 LBM

2001 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,005 mi
Last recorded101,005 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 LBM
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 101,005 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 90,625 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 83,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 75,563 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 65,307 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 65,307 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 57,636 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 52,679 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 52,679 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 49,100 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 46,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 46,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 46,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y517 LBM is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y517 LBM, 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 Y517 LBM registered?

Y517 LBM is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y517 LBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y517 LBM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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