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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear o/s & n/s abs sensor wiring loom mounting brackets broken.
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
fuel filler pipe badly corroded.
fuel pipe badly corroded rear,
fuel tank straps corroded
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective not cleaning properly (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
o/s/ & n/s floor to sill corroded & weak in places.
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective not cleaning properly (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
o/s/ & n/s floor to sill corroded & weak in places.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth on inner edge, outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear ABS wiring bracket insecure
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear ABS wiring bracket insecure
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth on inner edge, outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear ABS wiring bracket insecure
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear ABS wiring bracket insecure
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs sensor ring broken (1.6 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when rear fog light is on (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too front (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front abs ring gear broken
Rear both rear tyre walls perished treads splitting
both outer sills corroded o/s & n/s floor corroded
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front abs ring gear broken
Rear both rear tyre walls perished treads splitting
both outer sills corroded o/s & n/s floor corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fuel filler neck repaired with silcon
Oil leak ()
Rear both rear jacking points corroded
Rear both sides deteriorated/cracked
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear fuel filter corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fuel filler neck repaired with silcon
Oil leak ()
Rear both rear jacking points corroded
Rear both sides deteriorated/cracked
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear fuel filter corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres deteriorated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres deteriorated
n/s/r tyre has 2 x nails
oil leak and coolant leak
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
o/s/f road wheel has been welded
o/s/f road wheel has been welded
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyres outer edges slightly cracked
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear tyres outer edges slightly cracked.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion present on rear subframe and suspension components
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion present on rear subframe and suspension components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s wiper blade rubber split
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
both wiper rubbers split at ends.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
near side rear tyre has nail in tread
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Y705 KNU is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 Y705 KNU, 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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Y705 KNU is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 25 May 2001.
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