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LS12 JKJ

2012 Ford Cougar

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,455 mi
Last recorded105,455 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 JKJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 105,455 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 100,205 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 100,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 94,521 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 88,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tyre wear (blocking inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 79,737 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 72,923 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 58,450 miles

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Pass 16 Apr 2018 45,227 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Fail 13 Apr 2018 45,207 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Apr 2017 31,756 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 25,585 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 25,585 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 19,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LS12 JKJ is a 2012 Ford Cougar in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LS12 JKJ, 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 14 years old, this Ford Cougar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS12 JKJ registered?

LS12 JKJ is a 2012 Ford Cougar, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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