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Y952 CBV

2001 Ford Cougar

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,952 mi
Last recorded65,952 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY952 CBV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 65,952 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/steering/ braking components slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2012 65,950 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/steering/ braking components slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2010 61,137 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 54,695 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 47,449 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 40,830 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 36,125 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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Y952 CBV is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Red 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 Y952 CBV, 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 Y952 CBV registered?

Y952 CBV is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y952 CBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y952 CBV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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