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Y689 GAA

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

107,763 mi
Last recorded107,763 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY689 GAA
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 107,763 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear rigids corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front rigids corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Chip to screen, not to excess.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has wear to outer sidewall.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Possible slight play, not to excess. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Not to excess. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear links bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of corrosion to disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexis deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear rigids corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear subframe corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rears misting, not to excess. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 107,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rears misting, not to excess. (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear rigids corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front rigids corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Chip to screen, not to excess.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has wear to outer sidewall.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Possible slight play, not to excess. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Not to excess. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear links bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of corrosion to disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexis deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear rigids corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear subframe corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 106,161 miles

Chip to windscreen, not to excess.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms front bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play from possible wheel bearing, not to excess.

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear links bushes and nuts deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexis deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe corroded.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 106,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Chip to windscreen, not to excess.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms front bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play from possible wheel bearing, not to excess.

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear links bushes and nuts deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexis deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe corroded.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 105,329 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi's deteriorated, not to excess. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front rigid pipes showing signs of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms front bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both links bushes deteriorated, not to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2020 104,689 miles

Front Both front lower arms front bushes slightly deteriorated not to excess.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of corrosion, not to excess. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi's showing slight signs of deterioration not to excess. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 104,689 miles

Front Both front lower arms front bushes slightly deteriorated not to excess.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of corrosion, not to excess. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi's showing slight signs of deterioration not to excess. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 103,719 miles

Nearside Front Drop link boot slightly deteriorated, not to excess.

Rear Both rear drop link rubbers slightly deteriorated, not to excess.

Rear Both rear trailing arms, rubbers worn but not to excess.

Fail 16 Oct 2019 103,719 miles

Nearside Front Drop link boot slightly deteriorated, not to excess.

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Both rear drop link rubbers slightly deteriorated, not to excess.

Rear Both rear trailing arms, rubbers worn but not to excess.

Pass 26 Oct 2018 100,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

REAR SUB-FRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

off side front head lamp worn but not to excess

Fail 19 Oct 2018 100,127 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

REAR SUB-FRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

off side front head lamp worn but not to excess

Pass 20 Oct 2017 96,116 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc's corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. worn on edges and has slight side wall damage (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 96,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc's corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. worn on edges and has slight side wall damage (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 91,931 miles

205/50 16

Body has slight corrosion front chassis/floor both sides (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inside edge

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 91,931 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

205/50 16

Body has slight corrosion front chassis/floor both sides (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inside edge

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 87,580 miles

High level stop light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to wear out of shape

Offside Front Brake pipe starting to corrod

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Rear Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrod

Fail 19 Oct 2015 87,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

High level stop light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to wear out of shape

Offside Front Brake pipe starting to corrod

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Rear Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrod

Pass 3 Oct 2014 83,177 miles

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

front number plate slightly damage but not to excess

off side front door window not working

rear brake pipes slightly corroded but not to excess

Fail 3 Oct 2014 83,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate slightly damage but not to excess

off side front door window not working

rear brake pipes slightly corroded but not to excess

Fail 20 Sep 2013 78,520 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges 205/50/16

o/s/f tyre getting low on edges

rear subframe has some light corrosion

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 20 Sep 2013 78,520 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges 205/50/16

o/s/f tyre getting low on edges

rear subframe has some light corrosion

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 2 Oct 2012 73,609 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front lower arm bushes just starting to perish

rear subframe corroded but not to excess

Pass 27 Sep 2011 68,385 miles

o/s/r brake pipe has some light corrosion

rear subframe corroded but not to excess

Pass 14 Sep 2010 64,951 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 14 Sep 2010 64,950 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,939 miles

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

inner wall of o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 22 Sep 2009 59,939 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

inner wall of o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2008 51,281 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 51,278 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 44,197 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 41,110 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 41,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 35,147 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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Y689 GAA is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 Y689 GAA, 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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Y689 GAA is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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