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Y962 VLK

2001 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,448 mi
Last recorded67,448 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY962 VLK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2012 67,448 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 62,279 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 56,809 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 51,292 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 47,069 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 41,019 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 35,616 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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Y962 VLK is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y962 VLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y962 VLK?

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What year was Y962 VLK registered?

Y962 VLK is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y962 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y962 VLK shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y962 VLK have outstanding finance?

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