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Y59 LJN

2001 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,078 mi
Last recorded69,078 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 LJN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 69,078 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 66,088 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Apr 2011 66,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Mar 2010 61,285 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 61,284 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 55,452 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 55,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 48,619 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 43,721 miles

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

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 15 Mar 2007 41,415 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges,advise having tracking checked

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,605 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 33,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y59 LJN is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y59 LJN, 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

How do I check the history of Y59 LJN?

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What year was Y59 LJN registered?

Y59 LJN is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y59 LJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y59 LJN shows 12 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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