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Y745 JPU

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,814 mi
Last recorded93,814 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY745 JPU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 93,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 88,607 miles

1 bolt missing from alternator retaining bracket

coolant pipes to oil cooler have been bypassed

corrosion on both rear inner sills

exhaust flexi joint outer mesh worn

milometer illumination inoperative

nearside front lower suspension balljoint gaiter split but still preventing ingress of dirt

nearside rear antiroll bar link arm bush starting to unbond

offside front inner wheel arch moulding missing

offside rear abs wiring loom bracket insecure

oil stains on engine and gearbox

play in nearside front antiroll bar link arm

rear subframe corroded

slight corrosion on brake and fuel pipes at offside of fuel tank

Fail 24 Sep 2015 88,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

1 bolt missing from alternator retaining bracket

both rear brake discs corroded on outer face

coolant pipes to oil cooler have been bypassed

corrosion on both rear inner sills

exhaust flexi joint outer mesh worn

milometer illumination inoperative

nearside front lower suspension balljoint gaiter split but still preventing ingress of dirt

nearside rear antiroll bar link arm bush starting to unbond

offside front inner wheel arch moulding missing

offside rear abs wiring loom bracket insecure

oil stains on engine and gearbox

play in nearside front antiroll bar link arm

rear subframe corroded

slight corrosion on brake and fuel pipes at offside of fuel tank

Pass 13 Sep 2014 87,027 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 87,258 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 84,032 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 84,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 78,217 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 78,217 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 69,368 miles

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

slight fluffing offside rear seatbelt

Fail 23 Oct 2010 69,368 miles

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

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

slight fluffing offside rear seatbelt

Pass 28 Oct 2009 63,728 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 63,728 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 58,785 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 56,490 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 56,490 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 45,848 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2005 37,712 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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Y745 JPU is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y745 JPU, 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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Y745 JPU is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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