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M1 JLA

2014 Ford Cougar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,453 mi
Last recorded67,453 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 JLA
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 67,453 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 67,453 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 58,515 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 48,945 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 39,737 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 28,178 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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M1 JLA is a 2014 Ford Cougar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M1 JLA, 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 12 years old, this Ford Cougar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M1 JLA registered?

M1 JLA is a 2014 Ford Cougar, first registered on 24 September 2014.

Is M1 JLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 JLA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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