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Y617 HWC

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,475 mi
Last recorded73,475 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY617 HWC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 73,475 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Sep 2013 64,869 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 61,896 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 57,404 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 59,077 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 48,207 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 48,207 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 43,839 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,669 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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Y617 HWC is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y617 HWC, 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 Y617 HWC registered?

Y617 HWC is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y617 HWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y617 HWC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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