CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y783 VDX

2001 Ford Cougar

Gold Petrol 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,702 mi
Last recorded80,702 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY783 VDX
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 80,702 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 80,701 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Both front tyres worn smooth on outer edge and perished

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 76,538 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

all suspension bushes slightly perished

both front tyres cracking slightly

both rear inner sills/chassis showing signs off corrosion

n/s/f jacking point slightly damaged

n/s/r jacking point showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly

o/s/f jacking point corroded away but not holed

powersteering pipes slightly corroded

rear subframe and anti-roll bar showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2014 71,969 miles

handbrake efficiency low on n/s

n/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2014 71,969 miles

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

handbrake efficiency low on n/s

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2013 69,098 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2013 69,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 58,845 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 52,654 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 46,071 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 36,813 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
Full Ford Cougar reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y783 VDX is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Gold with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y783 VDX, 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

How do I check the history of Y783 VDX?

You can check the full history of Y783 VDX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y783 VDX registered?

Y783 VDX is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y783 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y783 VDX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y783 VDX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y783 VDX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.