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Y768 PDB

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,174 mi
Last recorded111,174 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY768 PDB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 111,174 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 May 2013 103,515 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 96,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

washers weak

Pass 11 May 2011 90,429 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN TO SERVICEABLE LIMITS.

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

Fail 10 May 2011 90,429 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN TO SERVICEABLE LIMITS.

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 83,155 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2009 79,879 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 73,747 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyres cracking

Fail 6 May 2008 73,747 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2007 66,179 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 66,179 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 57,633 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 57,633 miles

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

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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Y768 PDB is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y768 PDB, 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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Y768 PDB is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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