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V251 LJN

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

94,904 mi
Last recorded94,904 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 LJN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 94,904 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 93,592 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 93,057 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 93,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 92,304 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 91,778 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 91,444 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 90,607 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 89,674 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 88,497 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 82,870 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 77,694 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 72,378 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 66,764 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 62,181 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 59,606 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 57,119 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)

both front lower wishbone bushes are worn

engine coolent warning light is on

Pass 21 Aug 2009 54,674 miles

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre perishing

slight play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,906 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 45,512 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 43,324 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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V251 LJN is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver 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 V251 LJN, 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

How do I check the history of V251 LJN?

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What year was V251 LJN registered?

V251 LJN is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V251 LJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V251 LJN 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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