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Y618 XAK

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,609 mi
Last recorded146,609 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY618 XAK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2012 146,609 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 146,609 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 144,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 144,737 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 142,282 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 142,282 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 140,525 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 140,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 135,076 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 135,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 123,270 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 123,270 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 111,573 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 102,115 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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Y618 XAK is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y618 XAK, 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 Y618 XAK registered?

Y618 XAK is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y618 XAK safe to buy?

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