MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,550 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake disc's slightly corroded
rear brake disc's slightly corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front brake disc's slightly corroded
rear brake disc's slightly corroded
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y961 MBL is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y961 MBL, 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 Y961 MBL registered?
Y961 MBL is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 26 March 2001.
Is Y961 MBL safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y961 MBL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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