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Y958 JTW

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,439 mi
Last recorded132,439 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 JTW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 132,439 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 132,429 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 131,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 130,440 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 126,995 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 124,325 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 120,279 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 116,895 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 110,995 miles

brake fluid level low

Fail 19 Nov 2015 110,995 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

brake fluid level low

Pass 24 Nov 2014 89,952 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 89,951 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 70,234 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 70,234 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 55,449 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 55,447 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 58,391 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 51,617 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Nov 2011 51,601 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 48,313 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 48,313 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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 25 Nov 2009 44,199 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2008 40,925 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 35,846 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 35,813 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 30,439 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 26,911 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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Y958 JTW is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y958 JTW, 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 Y958 JTW registered?

Y958 JTW is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y958 JTW safe to buy?

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