MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded to the offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
engine management warning light on
front brake discs are slightly pitted
nail in the nearside rear tyre
nearside rear floor damaged
rear subframe heavily corroded
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside of the rear subframe (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded to the offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
engine management warning light on
front brake discs are slightly pitted
nail in the nearside rear tyre
nearside rear floor damaged
rear subframe heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear shock absorber leaking close to excessive
surface corrosion to rear cross member
O/S/F shock absorber has movement but only when vehicle is lowered (road wheels)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
nearside rear shock absorber leaking close to excessive
surface corrosion to rear cross member
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
brake pipe over tank slightly corroded
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
brake pipe over tank slightly corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
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Y571 FOG is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 Y571 FOG, 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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Y571 FOG is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 22 June 2001.
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