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Y951 VOP

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,240 mi
Last recorded130,240 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY951 VOP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 130,240 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

osr brake binding slightly

slight corrosion on osr brake disc

Fail 8 May 2013 130,240 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

osr brake binding slightly

slight corrosion on osr brake disc

Pass 19 Aug 2011 89,834 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 84,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 59,000 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 54,892 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2007 51,394 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 51,394 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 46,291 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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Y951 VOP is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y951 VOP, 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 Y951 VOP registered?

Y951 VOP is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y951 VOP safe to buy?

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