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Y701 TKK

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

91,562 mi
Last recorded91,562 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 91,562 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 90,313 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 88,827 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 86,616 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 86,612 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 85,124 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 85,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 82,720 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 81,087 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 80,667 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 80,665 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 78,028 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 76,495 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 76,495 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 73,297 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 73,295 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 71,387 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2015 71,384 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 67,317 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 67,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 67,287 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

oil low

Fail 16 Jul 2013 63,604 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 63,604 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,561 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,653 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 44,041 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 42,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 42,008 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 39,299 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,299 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,267 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 33,314 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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Y701 TKK is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 Y701 TKK, 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 Y701 TKK registered?

Y701 TKK is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y701 TKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y701 TKK shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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