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X425 JGS

2000 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

114,526 mi
Last recorded114,526 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX425 JGS
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 114,526 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 113,124 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 110,802 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 109,853 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 109,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 109,016 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 108,673 miles

Corrosion present to front and rear suspension components

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 106,090 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 103,441 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 101,756 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 99,167 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 96,213 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 94,095 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 91,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 88,544 miles

Front discs worn

Pass 22 Sep 2010 85,101 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 81,643 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 79,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre outer wall slight cuts

offside rear tyre slight perishing of treads

Pass 18 Sep 2007 76,898 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 74,060 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 74,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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X425 JGS is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2000 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 82,058 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 X425 JGS, 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 26 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X425 JGS registered?

X425 JGS is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 4 October 2000.

Is X425 JGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X425 JGS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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