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Y711 TRP

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,544 mi
Last recorded134,544 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY711 TRP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 134,544 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 125,852 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 117,785 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 117,779 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 108,181 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 102,129 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 97,705 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 90,525 miles

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

PAS pipe corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 6 Oct 2010 90,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

PAS pipe corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2009 84,635 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2009 84,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2008 69,963 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre - tread blocks "stepping"

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 54,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 54,838 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 39,048 miles

Bonnet release does not retract

Emmission --- Lamda reading just within pass limit

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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Y711 TRP is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y711 TRP, 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 Y711 TRP registered?

Y711 TRP is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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