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Y869 ECH

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,451 mi
Last recorded89,451 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY869 ECH
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2012 89,451 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 89,451 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 84,610 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 84,610 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 76,863 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 76,863 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 66,944 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 66,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 58,542 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 58,542 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 45,723 miles

front discs and pads worn

Pass 16 Mar 2006 37,416 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y869 ECH is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Y869 ECH, 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

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What year was Y869 ECH registered?

Y869 ECH is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y869 ECH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y869 ECH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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