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Y997 MMJ

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,091 mi
Last recorded93,091 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 MMJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 93,091 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 93,091 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 89,165 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 84,471 miles

Both front lower wishbone ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 77,878 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front ball joint boots damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,948 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 63,845 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing uneven and low inner edges and becoming perished

Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,845 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven and low inner edges and becoming perished

Pass 4 Apr 2012 59,065 miles

both rear tyres becoming perished and about 2.5mm left approx

rear tyres 215/50/16 both front tyres 225/50/16

Fail 3 Apr 2012 59,060 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres becoming perished and about 2.5mm left approx

rear tyres 215/50/16 both front tyres 225/50/16

Pass 2 Apr 2011 54,762 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 50,383 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 44,894 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 38,788 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 33,319 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 27,239 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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Y997 MMJ is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y997 MMJ, 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 Y997 MMJ registered?

Y997 MMJ is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y997 MMJ safe to buy?

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