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Y677 XGK

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,698 mi
Last recorded146,698 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY677 XGK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 146,698 miles

All brake discs very corroded on inner faces

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 146,696 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

All brake discs very corroded on inner faces

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 144,240 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 144,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 134,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 120,305 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 111,273 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 103,078 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 94,165 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 72,991 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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Y677 XGK is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y677 XGK, 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 Y677 XGK registered?

Y677 XGK is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y677 XGK safe to buy?

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