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FORD COUGAR2000 · 2.5L Petrol

V42 FWH

Vehicle Insight Summary

FORD COUGAR (2000, Petrol, 2544cc) — mileage recorded at 98,934. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Expired

Expires 09/07/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 98,934
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 2000
Engine: 2544cc

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: May 16, 2026, 01:04 AM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2000 Ford Cougar (V42 FWH), we found 5 MOT results in the period of June 2022 to July 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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