MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,382 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
battery insecure
Exhaust corroded in places
Front number plate not very secure - needs attention
Oil leak
Rear anti-rollbar end link bushes poor condition
Rear discs have slight wear lip
Rear subframe has light corrosion
Slight damage to o/s/f wheel inner bead rim
Unable to tilt n/s/f seat - back still secure
Very slight play in front anti-rollbar end links
n/s headlamp image poor
n/s/f anti-rollbar end link dust boot split
o/s/f anti-rollbar end link dust boot split
o/s/r shock damp - on limit
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust corroded in places
Front number plate not very secure - needs attention
Oil leak
Rear anti-rollbar end link bushes poor condition
Rear discs have slight wear lip
Rear subframe has light corrosion
Slight damage to o/s/f wheel inner bead rim
Unable to tilt n/s/f seat - back still secure
Very slight play in front anti-rollbar end links
n/s headlamp image poor
n/s/f anti-rollbar end link dust boot split
o/s/f anti-rollbar end link dust boot split
o/s/r shock damp - on limit
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
REAR TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE ACCROSS TREAD
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE ACCROSS TREAD
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y831 JCD is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 Y831 JCD, 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 Y831 JCD registered?
Y831 JCD is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 12 April 2001.
Is Y831 JCD safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y831 JCD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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