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Y936 OLC

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,005 mi
Last recorded145,005 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY936 OLC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 145,005 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2020 144,088 miles

Chip to screen

Headlamps tarnishing

Pass 11 Jan 2019 139,328 miles

Chip to screen

Oil leaks

Pass 3 Jan 2018 134,592 miles

all four tyres perishing

offside & nearside front lower wishbone inner bushes weak / perishing

Fail 2 Jan 2018 134,590 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres perishing

offside & nearside front lower wishbone inner bushes weak / perishing

Pass 20 Dec 2016 129,962 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 125,494 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 119,982 miles

front brake discs worn and corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2013 115,232 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 110,306 miles

All four tyres perrishing.

Nearside rear tyres worn slightly out of shape.

Offside and nearside front bottom wishbone inner bush splitting and perrishing.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 105,597 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 100,707 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 97,691 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 93,698 miles

chips to screen

rear seat belts slow to retract

slight movement on front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 11 Jan 2008 88,976 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 88,976 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 84,206 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 75,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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Y936 OLC is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y936 OLC, 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 Y936 OLC registered?

Y936 OLC is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y936 OLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y936 OLC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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