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Y693 LTW

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,551 mi
Last recorded71,551 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY693 LTW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 71,551 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

possible coolant leak from water pump

Pass 20 May 2014 55,729 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 52,267 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 47,602 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 43,614 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 38,473 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre deteriorated.

Pass 21 May 2009 35,200 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 31,831 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 27,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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)

Pass 18 May 2006 24,302 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 24,302 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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Y693 LTW is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y693 LTW, 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 Y693 LTW registered?

Y693 LTW is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y693 LTW safe to buy?

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