MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,814 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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 ()
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
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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)
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight fluffing offside rear seatbelt
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
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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
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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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