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Y608 XNH

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,839 mi
Last recorded95,839 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY608 XNH
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 95,839 miles

Advise cuts to inside edge of N/S/F Tyre but are not deep enough to reach the ply-chords.

Advise slight pitting and surface corrosion to front and rear brake disc's.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F Brake pipe.

Advise surface corrosion to rear inner sills but are not holed at this time.

Fail 1 Dec 2014 95,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Advise cuts to inside edge of N/S/F Tyre but are not deep enough to reach the ply-chords.

Advise slight pitting and surface corrosion to front and rear brake disc's.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F Brake pipe.

Advise surface corrosion to rear inner sills but are not holed at this time.

Pass 22 Feb 2014 91,082 miles

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F Inner wing brake pipe.

Advise surface corrosion to front brake disc's.

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)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 91,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F Inner wing brake pipe.

Advise surface corrosion to front brake disc's.

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)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 86,023 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre cracking and splitting

Pass 3 Jan 2012 77,075 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 76,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear shockers damp

Pass 18 Apr 2011 76,090 miles

both rear shockers damp

Pass 23 Apr 2010 72,038 miles

corrosion o/s/f m/b/pipe

Pass 17 Apr 2009 65,348 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 65,348 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,367 miles

slight distortion too n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2007 55,421 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 49,454 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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Y608 XNH is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y608 XNH, 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 Y608 XNH registered?

Y608 XNH is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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