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Y665 SVR

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,188 mi
Last recorded100,188 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY665 SVR
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 100,188 miles

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

rear subfrme slightly corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2013 100,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 94,123 miles

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

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2011 88,322 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 82,322 miles

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

damage to offside front wing and bumper

Pass 22 Sep 2009 75,857 miles

slight damage to o/s/f bumper

Pass 22 Sep 2008 68,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 60,035 miles

metal brake pipe to rear brakes starting to rust by fuel tank drivers side

Fail 24 Sep 2007 60,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

metal brake pipe to rear brakes starting to rust by fuel tank drivers side

Pass 21 Sep 2006 50,680 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 50,649 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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Y665 SVR is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 Y665 SVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y665 SVR registered?

Y665 SVR is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y665 SVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y665 SVR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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