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Y641 AAV

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,629 mi
Last recorded113,629 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY641 AAV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 113,629 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r back plate corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 113,629 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r back plate corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2013 113,518 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 110,757 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 105,246 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted slightly

Fail 20 Sep 2011 105,246 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs pitted

front brake discs pitted slightly

slight imbalance on rear footbrake

Pass 21 Sep 2010 100,830 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 100,830 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 95,826 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 87,636 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 78,062 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 74,577 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 64,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y641 AAV is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y641 AAV, 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 Y641 AAV registered?

Y641 AAV is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y641 AAV safe to buy?

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