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Y662 PDB

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,768 mi
Last recorded88,768 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY662 PDB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 88,768 miles

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

Engine warning lamp on

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Front sub-frame corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake disk corroeded

Rear brake disks corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Under vehicle corroded

Wheel nut covers fitted

brake fluid very dirty

fuel tank straps corroded

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

oil leek

park brake tell tell not working

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2015 88,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine warning lamp on

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Front sub-frame corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake disk corroeded

Rear brake disks corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Under vehicle corroded

Wheel nut covers fitted

brake fluid very dirty

fuel tank straps corroded

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

oil leek

park brake tell tell not working

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 87,636 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Both front seats not tilting for rear seat access

Fail 6 Aug 2014 87,636 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Both front seats not tilting for rear seat access

Pass 12 Apr 2013 83,985 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 83,985 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 83,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 80,104 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 80,104 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 65,833 miles

(advise) both front indicators starting to flash wight light reccomend replacment

(advise) front brake pads becoming low

(advise) o/s inner steering rack arm joint slight play

(advise) o/s/f inner drive shaft cv boot starting to leak grease

(advise) steel water pipe on o/s/lower subframe to radiator pipe starting to weap water pipe perferated corroded (reccomend replacment )

Pass 21 Oct 2009 50,289 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 50,289 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 47,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 38,881 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 30,714 miles

engine oil leak from sump

front number plate damaged

steering pipes corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2006 118,122 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 20,233 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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Y662 PDB is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y662 PDB, 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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Y662 PDB is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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