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Y897 KBM

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,358 mi
Last recorded136,358 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 KBM
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 136,358 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 124,380 miles

both front tyres near limit n/s 1,7 o/s 1.9

heat sheild adrift over front box

metal brake pipe starting to corrode(over tank)

o/s/f disc thin on inside

Pass 17 Jul 2009 111,020 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 111,020 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 84,839 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 61,522 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 58,379 miles

front tyres different sizes to rear tyres

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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Y897 KBM is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y897 KBM, 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 Y897 KBM registered?

Y897 KBM is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y897 KBM safe to buy?

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