No, X522 BCJ is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for X522 BCJ?

The MOT for X522 BCJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 May 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of X522 BCJ?

The recorded mileage for X522 BCJ is 39,345 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is X522 BCJ ULEZ compliant?

No, X522 BCJ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2000 Ford Cougar 2.5L Petrol · X522 BCJ

X522 BCJ

2000 Ford Cougar (2.5L, petrol). First registered 06/09/2000. Recorded mileage 39,345 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD COUGAR
Year / Origin: 2000 · Export Allocation
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 28/05/2025
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 39,345 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 28/05/2025

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 39,345 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2000
Engine: 2544cc

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X522 BCJ Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2024
39,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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X522 BCJ Mileage History

01/03/202236,252 mi
04/03/202236,271 mi+19 mi
01/03/202337,731 mi+1,460 mi
07/03/202337,769 mi+38 mi
30/05/202439,345 mi+1,576 mi

Average of roughly 1,376 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

X522 BCJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 02:20

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Ford Cougar (X522 BCJ) between March 2022 and May 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 30 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.

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