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Y851 RAL

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,004 mi
Last recorded115,004 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 RAL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 115,004 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front exhaust flexi is damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS sensor ring on outer drive shaft joint (3.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight bind nearside rear brake

Slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 12 Feb 2015 106,975 miles

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

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

Oil leak

underbody & suspension surface rust

Fail 12 Feb 2015 106,971 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Oil leak

underbody & suspension surface rust

Pass 5 Feb 2014 99,131 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 99,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 89,135 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r steel brake pipes,beside fuel tank slightly rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2012 78,351 miles

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

both rear tyres slight cracking/perishing

slight underbody surface rust

Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,734 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 55,175 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 46,733 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 42,918 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 38,237 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

off side front brake slight drage

Pass 30 Mar 2006 33,027 miles

both rear brakes slight drag

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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Y851 RAL is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y851 RAL, 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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Y851 RAL is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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