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Y741 NAB

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,749 mi
Last recorded107,749 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY741 NAB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 107,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2013 94,895 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 23 May 2013 94,895 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 28 May 2012 81,572 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 72,646 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 69,552 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to under side of car

Pass 2 Nov 2007 67,455 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 66,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 54,687 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 86,241 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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Y741 NAB is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y741 NAB, 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 Y741 NAB registered?

Y741 NAB is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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