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Y83 EEG

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,675 mi
Last recorded69,675 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY83 EEG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 69,675 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 65,987 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 65,986 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 57,788 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 57,158 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 57,156 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 56,797 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 56,797 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 55,622 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 52,456 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 51,894 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,267 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 47,163 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 44,761 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 42,085 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 39,177 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,716 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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Y83 EEG is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y83 EEG, 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 Y83 EEG registered?

Y83 EEG is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y83 EEG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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