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Y64 VKN

2001 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

74,953 mi
Last recorded74,953 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY64 VKN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 74,953 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 74,715 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 74,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 74,392 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 74,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 74,015 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 73,776 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 73,395 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 73,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 72,830 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 72,817 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake warning light on

Pass 16 Mar 2015 70,693 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,906 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 62,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust front flexi joint slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2013 62,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust front flexi joint slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2012 57,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 57,159 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 52,375 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,098 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 43,028 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 43,028 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,291 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 34,981 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 30,448 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 30,448 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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Y64 VKN is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y64 VKN, 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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Y64 VKN is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y64 VKN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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