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Y949 NOY

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,064 mi
Last recorded91,064 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 NOY
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 91,064 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 91,055 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 82,638 miles

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

Oil leak

front registration plate cracked

headlamp leveling switch insecure

Fail 30 Aug 2012 82,638 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

front registration plate cracked

headlamp leveling switch insecure

Pass 28 May 2011 71,934 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2011 71,934 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2010 63,180 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 63,180 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 56,742 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 49,686 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 37,607 miles

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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Y949 NOY is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 Y949 NOY, 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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Y949 NOY is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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