MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,133 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
outer sills corroded
suspenshion bushes perished
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
handbrake warning lamp on
outer sills corroded
suspenshion bushes perished
all brake pipes very heavlly greased
both front wishbone bushes poor & perished
exhaust heat shields poor
n/s/front tyre worn inside
n/s/rear abs wire insecure
rear anti roll bar mounting bushes slight play
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
all brake pipes very heavlly greased
both front wishbone bushes poor & perished
exhaust heat shields poor
n/s/front tyre worn inside
n/s/rear abs wire insecure
rear anti roll bar mounting bushes slight play
all metal pipes heavlly greased
n/s/rear abs wire poor
o/s/rear tyre worn inside
rear brake disc poor
rear pads low
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all metal pipes heavlly greased
n/s/rear abs wire poor
o/s/rear tyre worn inside
rear brake disc poor
rear pads low
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
1 brake pipes greased †2 N/S/F TYRE SLIGHT OUTTER WALL DAMAGE OK AT TEST
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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 NDB is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 NDB, 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 NDB registered?
Y961 NDB is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 March 2001.
Is Y961 NDB safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y961 NDB shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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