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Y793 SJB

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,203 mi
Last recorded150,203 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY793 SJB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 150,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 143,621 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 143,621 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 137,058 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 136,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 129,577 miles

Rear subframe has corrosion starting on it

Fail 27 Nov 2008 129,577 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear subframe has corrosion starting on it

Pass 26 Nov 2007 122,689 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 113,624 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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Y793 SJB is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y793 SJB, 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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Y793 SJB is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y793 SJB safe to buy?

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