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Y961 NDB

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,133 mi
Last recorded139,133 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 NDB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2012 139,133 miles

outer sills corroded

suspenshion bushes perished

Fail 7 Dec 2012 139,110 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 127,239 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 127,237 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 114,201 miles

all metal pipes heavlly greased

n/s/rear abs wire poor

o/s/rear tyre worn inside

rear brake disc poor

rear pads low

Fail 27 Nov 2010 114,201 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 97,048 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 97,048 miles

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)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 86,031 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 86,031 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 76,728 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 64,823 miles

1 brake pipes greased †2 N/S/F TYRE SLIGHT OUTTER WALL DAMAGE OK AT TEST

Pass 19 Dec 2005 58,574 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Dec 2005 58,574 miles

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.

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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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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Y961 NDB is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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