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Y882 ULB

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

79,492 mi
Last recorded79,492 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY882 ULB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 79,492 miles

exhaust corroded.

scratch in windscreen.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 74,879 miles

exhaust corroded.

front disc's corroded.

front tyre edges worn.

oil leak.

Fail 18 Feb 2013 74,879 miles

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

exhaust corroded.

front disc's corroded.

front tyre edges worn.

oil leak.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 71,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front and rear brake disc,s marked and rusted

Pass 1 Mar 2012 71,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front and rear brake disc,s marked and rusted

Pass 1 Mar 2011 64,328 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 64,328 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 58,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rusty.

rear tyre edges worn.

surface rust on rear brake pipes.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 58,301 miles

exhaust rusty.

rear tyre edges worn.

surface rust on rear brake pipes.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 54,386 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 54,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

tyre edges worn.

Fail 12 Mar 2008 48,443 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

disc's scored.

exhaust rusty.

play in n/s c.v joint.

small split in n/s inner c.v boot.

tyre edges worn uneven.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 48,443 miles

disc's scored.

exhaust rusty.

play in n/s c.v joint.

small split in n/s inner c.v boot.

tyre edges worn uneven.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 39,934 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 39,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 33,380 miles

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

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

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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Y882 ULB is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y882 ULB, 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 Y882 ULB registered?

Y882 ULB is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y882 ULB safe to buy?

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