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Mercury Cougar

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 4,600 cc

L110 XLNMOT history

L110 XLN is a green petrol Mercury Cougar first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 21,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Apr 2024
Mileage
21,522 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2023
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L110 XLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercury
Model
Cougar
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L110 XLN was last recorded at 21,522 miles on 21 Apr 2023, 505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 May 2007: 3,704 miles, lower than 61,338 miles on 5 Jun 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
21,017 miles · 21 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 21,522 miles
  • 2022 – 21,017 miles
  • 2021 – 21,017 miles
  • 2020 – 19,570 miles
  • 2019 – 16,436 miles
  • 2018 – 15,764 miles
  • 2017 – 14,754 miles
  • 2016 – 14,478 miles
  • 2015 – 13,917 miles
  • 2014 – 13,346 miles
  • 2013 – 10,173 miles
  • 2012 – 8,372 miles
  • 2008 – 7,346 miles
  • 2007 – 3,704 miles
  • 2006 – 61,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,522 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fading but can still see pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral General underbody corrosion.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,522 miles (+505)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    21,522 miles
    Test number
    192265190807
    • MinorCentral Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fading but can still see pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral General underbody corrosion.

  2. Pass21,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    21,017 miles
    Test number
    502996906433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail21,017 miles (+1,447)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,017 miles
    Test number
    744414124988
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass19,570 miles (+3,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    19,570 miles
    Test number
    901836872215
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass16,436 miles (+672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    16,436 miles
    Test number
    623945671960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass15,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    15,764 miles
    Test number
    377359748531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail15,764 miles (+15)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,764 miles
    Test number
    306688904167
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail15,749 miles (+995)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,749 miles
    Test number
    427870086947
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass14,754 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    14,754 miles
    Test number
    353591871923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,478 miles (+561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    14,478 miles
    Test number
    829264064692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass13,917 miles (+571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    13,917 miles
    Test number
    225945135475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass13,346 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    13,346 miles
    Test number
    227063214436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail13,346 miles (+3,173)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,346 miles
    Test number
    467323414189
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass10,173 miles (+1,801)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    10,173 miles
    Test number
    115782293415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass8,372 miles (+1,026)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    8,372 miles
    Test number
    379498862068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass7,346 miles (+3,642)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    7,346 miles
    Test number
    764092958174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass3,704 miles (-57,634)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    3,704 miles
    Test number
    373733347145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass61,338 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    61,338 miles
    Test number
    124376556182
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L110 XLN

Does L110 XLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L110 XLN expired on 20 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L110 XLN?
The MOT on L110 XLN expired on 20 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L110 XLN done?
L110 XLN was recorded at 21,522 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2023.
Has L110 XLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L110 XLN has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L110 XLN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L110 XLN find?
L110 XLN passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2023 with 4 minor defects and 1 advisory: central front headlamp lens slightly defective both fading but can still see pattern.; nearside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 2 more.

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