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Y701 SDX

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,434 mi
Last recorded83,434 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY701 SDX
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 83,434 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 83,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside front brake discs showing signs of wear

nearside and offside front brake pads showing signs of wear

Pass 7 Dec 2009 74,011 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 74,011 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 68,270 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 28 Mar 2009 68,270 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 19 Apr 2008 60,914 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 60,785 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 53,492 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 45,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y701 SDX 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 70%.

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 Y701 SDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y701 SDX registered?

Y701 SDX is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y701 SDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y701 SDX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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