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Y591 JCY

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,716 mi
Last recorded106,716 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY591 JCY
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 106,716 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front axle corroded

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 106,706 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak At front joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front axle corroded

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 106,694 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 105,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 105,661 miles

battery clamp not tight

Pass 10 Mar 2014 101,275 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)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 101,264 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 96,224 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 11 Jan 2013 96,138 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 5 Jan 2012 85,968 miles

brake pedal travel,poss need brakes bleeding

Fail 5 Jan 2012 85,968 miles

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

brake pedal travel,poss need brakes bleeding

Pass 19 Jan 2011 66,783 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 66,783 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 59,737 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 54,565 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 50,361 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 42,953 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 34,287 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)

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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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Y591 JCY is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y591 JCY, 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 Y591 JCY registered?

Y591 JCY is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y591 JCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y591 JCY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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