MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,463 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower rust in sill
engine oil leaks
oil cooler pipes rusting
rear parking brake effort low just in spec
rust in floor front end outer both sides
surface rust in rear sub frame
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front power steering pipes rusting badly /no leaks/
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fuel pipes rusting near fuel tank
parking brake effort low just in spec
rear suspension subframe rusting
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
surface rust in rear sub frame
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
surface rust in rear sub frame
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
oil around rear of engine and around p/s pipes oil levels ok
surface rust on rear sub frame
surface rust on suspenion components front and rear
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
surface rust on rear subframe and on roll bars
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
parking brake cable wrong side of trailing arm running very close to tyre
surface rust on rear subframe and on roll bars
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres worn on inner edges and worn to wear bands
brake pipes rusting n/s/r side of fuel tank and over tank
front and rear brake discs rusted and worn /ridged/
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
parking brake low on effort near side
brake discs worn and ridged front and rear front discs rusted inner face
exhaust system rusted badly on joints /no blows/
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
brake discs worn and ridged front and rear front discs rusted inner face
exhaust system rusted badly on joints /no blows/
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING
Nearside Outer Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Outer Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear tyres 3mm tread on inner edges
Both Front Tyres worn badly on inside edge
Both Rear Tyres going out of shape
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
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Y628 JHJ is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 Y628 JHJ, 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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Y628 JHJ is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 7 March 2001.
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