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Y601 NUB

2001 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,250 mi
Last recorded140,250 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY601 NUB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 140,250 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 140,250 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 129,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 2 May 2015 129,727 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

breather pipe broken in engine bay

Pass 10 Apr 2014 123,391 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 117,918 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 62,014 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 103,682 miles

nearside rear disc heavily corroded

offside rear disc heavily corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 98,168 miles

rear window is tinted

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside windows are tinted

offside windows are tinted

rear sub frame is slightlly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2009 90,100 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 82,548 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 66,033 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 58,865 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 58,598 miles

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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Y601 NUB is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y601 NUB, 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 Y601 NUB registered?

Y601 NUB is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y601 NUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y601 NUB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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