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Y649 LBU

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,770 mi
Last recorded176,770 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY649 LBU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 176,770 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 176,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 158,073 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 158,073 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 138,997 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 16 May 2013 111,938 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 111,938 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 102,886 miles

Engine oil level low.

Inner sections of tread of both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 17 May 2012 102,886 miles

Engine oil level low.

Inner sections of tread of both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 88,644 miles

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

Slight oil leak from nearside driveshaft oil seal.

Fail 11 May 2011 88,644 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight oil leak from nearside driveshaft oil seal.

Pass 18 May 2010 77,599 miles

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 66,150 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2008 53,698 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 53,698 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 41,978 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 34,406 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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Y649 LBU is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y649 LBU, 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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Y649 LBU is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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