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Ford Cougar

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,495 cc

LS51 HFUMOT history

LS51 HFU is a black petrol Ford Cougar first used on 29 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2024
Mileage
109,605 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 HFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Cougar
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 HFU was last recorded at 109,605 miles on 19 Jul 2023, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Mar 2023: 109,590 miles, lower than 117,173 miles on 30 Nov 2021.

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
109,590 miles · 31 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
4,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 109,605 miles
  • 2021 – 117,173 miles
  • 2020 – 116,159 miles
  • 2019 – 115,073 miles
  • 2018 – 109,941 miles
  • 2017 – 104,359 miles
  • 2016 – 99,046 miles
  • 2015 – 97,798 miles
  • 2013 – 93,930 miles
  • 2012 – 86,722 miles
  • 2011 – 78,816 miles
  • 2010 – 71,391 miles
  • 2009 – 63,864 miles
  • 2008 – 56,040 miles
  • 2007 – 48,777 miles
  • 2006 – 41,306 miles
  • 2005 – 33,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,605 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,605 miles (+15)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    109,605 miles
    Test number
    163673505121
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail109,590 miles (-7,583)6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,590 miles
    Test number
    336953355811
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal underside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes only just met requirements

  3. Pass117,173 miles (+1,014)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,173 miles
    Test number
    539683769358
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,159 miles (+1,086)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,159 miles
    Test number
    826999616688
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLow hand brake readings
    • AdvisoryLow service brake readings
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  5. Pass115,073 miles (+5,132)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,073 miles
    Test number
    959893733464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,941 miles (+5,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    109,941 miles
    Test number
    597831826667
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass104,359 miles (+5,313)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    104,359 miles
    Test number
    623966077644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,046 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    99,046 miles
    Test number
    521378399317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,798 miles (+3,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,798 miles
    Test number
    804670630406
    • AdvisoryHEADLAMP AIMS ON THE MARGIN OF LOW.

  10. Pass93,930 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,930 miles
    Test number
    337646063464
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail93,925 miles (+7,203)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,925 miles
    Test number
    366112363449
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass86,722 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    86,722 miles
    Test number
    359486962271
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is slightly cracked

  13. Fail86,722 miles (+7,906)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,722 miles
    Test number
    406196262228
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is slightly cracked

  14. Pass78,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,816 miles
    Test number
    285290361224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,816 miles (+7,425)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,816 miles
    Test number
    318290061455
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass71,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    71,391 miles
    Test number
    944568660220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,391 miles (+7,527)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,391 miles
    Test number
    831188060294
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteNear side rear tyre slightly cracked

  18. Pass63,864 miles (+7,824)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,864 miles
    Test number
    183522169218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,040 miles (+7,263)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    56,040 miles
    Test number
    814874768290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,777 miles (+7,471)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,777 miles
    Test number
    931112877216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,306 miles (+8,304)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    41,306 miles
    Test number
    580246166251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    33,002 miles
    Test number
    391300875426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 HFU

Does LS51 HFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 HFU expired on 18 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 HFU?
The MOT on LS51 HFU expired on 18 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 HFU done?
LS51 HFU was recorded at 109,605 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2023, an average of 4,302 miles a year.
Has LS51 HFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 HFU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LS51 HFU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Mar 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 HFU find?
LS51 HFU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2023 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, and 3 more.

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