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Y629 MHD

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,519 mi
Last recorded112,519 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY629 MHD
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 112,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded behind the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 107,411 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 107,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 103,021 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear subframe very rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2013 98,143 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 93,471 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 93,471 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 88,185 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 83,087 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 78,956 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre tread low on inner and outer edges

Fail 21 Jun 2008 73,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on both edges.

Pass 21 Jun 2008 73,338 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 69,438 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 63,874 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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Y629 MHD 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 78.6%.

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 Y629 MHD, 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 Y629 MHD registered?

Y629 MHD is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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