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Y671 SBJ

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,064 mi
Last recorded116,064 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY671 SBJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 116,064 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)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 116,064 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 103,235 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 86,500 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 69,501 miles

near side and off side rear tyre tread depth 3mm limit 1.6mm also near side rear tyre starting to perrish on side wall

Pass 9 Mar 2006 51,466 miles

near side and off sids front brake discs worn and corrode on inside

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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Y671 SBJ is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y671 SBJ, 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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What year was Y671 SBJ registered?

Y671 SBJ is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y671 SBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y671 SBJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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