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X637 JCE

2000 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

64,806 mi
Last recorded64,806 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX637 JCE
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 64,806 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underside vehicle corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2026 64,782 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underside vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2025 64,370 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 63,977 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 63,432 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 63,036 miles

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 Mar 2022 63,036 miles

Brake performance not tested no tested due to split pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Mar 2021 62,703 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 62,689 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 62,529 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 61,712 miles

Front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2018 61,703 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 61,012 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 61,003 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 60,367 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 60,357 miles

Offside Rear Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 59,808 miles

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 59,808 miles

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 59,335 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 59,324 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 58,618 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 56,692 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 56,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 54,622 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,737 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 50,546 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,402 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 45,175 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 41,441 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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X637 JCE is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 X637 JCE, 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 X637 JCE registered?

X637 JCE is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X637 JCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X637 JCE shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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