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Y782 AOA

2001 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,830 mi
Last recorded53,830 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY782 AOA
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 53,830 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 53,827 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 50,325 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 48,436 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 45,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake discs poor, rear pads getting low † † † † † † † †

Pass 22 Feb 2007 45,452 miles

front and rear brake discs poor, rear pads getting low † † † † † † † †

Pass 3 Mar 2006 35,456 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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Y782 AOA is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y782 AOA, 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 Y782 AOA registered?

Y782 AOA is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y782 AOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y782 AOA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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