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Y636 TBC

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,382 mi
Last recorded40,382 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY636 TBC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 40,382 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 40,331 miles

front sub frame rusty and rear axle rusty

Pass 30 May 2019 40,112 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 39,386 miles

Underside of vehicle has been covered in sealer

Pass 19 Jun 2017 36,194 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 16 Feb 2016 36,185 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT

Fail 15 Feb 2016 36,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside and offside rear wheel bearings noisy when rotated advise repair

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake discs corroded advise replacement

Pass 14 Nov 2014 32,400 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 32,376 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 32,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2012 32,241 miles

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

Advise centre exhaust section,slightly corroded.

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 29,688 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,974 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 27,649 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 27,112 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,524 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 24,630 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 18,073 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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Y636 TBC is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y636 TBC, 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 Y636 TBC registered?

Y636 TBC is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y636 TBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y636 TBC shows 18 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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