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Y668 KBT

2001 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,792 mi
Last recorded107,792 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY668 KBT
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 107,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2020 107,772 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 100,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 100,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 91,091 miles

all brake pipes been greased

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 88,108 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 88,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and split on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 82,515 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both abs rings cracked (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 82,515 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both abs rings cracked (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 78,899 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 75,955 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 75,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 71,597 miles

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

engine oil level low prior to mot

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 67,452 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front and both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Feb 2012 67,452 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front and both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2010 63,320 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 63,320 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 58,912 miles

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

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

cut in tyre wall on n/s/r tyre, not to cords

perishing in n/s/r tyre

slight smear on wipers

Pass 29 Nov 2008 53,054 miles

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

child seat in rear insecure

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight perishing in n/s/r tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2008 53,054 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat in rear insecure

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight perishing in n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2007 44,578 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre perished + on 3mm

wipers becoming worn, replace

Fail 7 Nov 2007 44,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

n/s rear tyre perished + on 3mm

wipers becoming worn, replace

Pass 4 Dec 2006 29,481 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 28,017 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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Y668 KBT is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y668 KBT, 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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Y668 KBT is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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