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ALY 551Y

2017 Ford Cougar

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,097 mi
Last recorded34,097 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALY 551Y
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 34,097 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 26,286 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 20,595 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 17,666 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 14,749 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 12,391 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 12,391 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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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ALY 551Y is a 2017 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ALY 551Y, 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 9 years old, this Ford Cougar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ALY 551Y?

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What year was ALY 551Y registered?

ALY 551Y is a 2017 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is ALY 551Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALY 551Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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