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Ford Cougar

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,988 cc

S113 XAVMOT history

S113 XAV is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 16 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 78,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2025
Mileage
78,855 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S113 XAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Cougar
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S113 XAV was last recorded at 78,855 miles on 17 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,855 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,855 miles
  • 2023 – 77,560 miles
  • 2022 – 76,501 miles
  • 2021 – 71,201 miles
  • 2020 – 68,192 miles
  • 2019 – 67,081 miles
  • 2018 – 65,463 miles
  • 2017 – 63,681 miles
  • 2016 – 62,351 miles
  • 2015 – 61,210 miles
  • 2014 – 58,423 miles
  • 2013 – 56,268 miles
  • 2012 – 54,938 miles
  • 2011 – 52,146 miles
  • 2010 – 51,558 miles
  • 2009 – 49,979 miles
  • 2008 – 46,201 miles
  • 2007 – 39,723 miles
  • 2006 – 36,389 miles
  • 2005 – 31,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,855 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront tyres wear and cracks in tread..Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded..Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,855 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    78,855 miles
    Test number
    549562766943
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wear and cracks in tread..
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded..

  2. Fail78,855 miles (+1,295)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,855 miles
    Test number
    123923355951
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wear and cracks in tread..
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded..

  3. Pass77,560 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,560 miles
    Test number
    714937056204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail77,491 miles (+990)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,491 miles
    Test number
    932338830027
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass76,501 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,501 miles
    Test number
    333060271700
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail76,465 miles (+5,264)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,465 miles
    Test number
    321952389530
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass71,201 miles (+552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,201 miles
    Test number
    898412105657
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and inner sills corroded

  8. Fail70,649 miles (+2,457)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,649 miles
    Test number
    536842060976
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe surface corroded

  9. Pass68,192 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,192 miles
    Test number
    261810897310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail68,192 miles (+1,111)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,192 miles
    Test number
    533589195370
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass67,081 miles (+1,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,081 miles
    Test number
    696715278371
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s sill corroded but not seriously weakened..

  12. Pass65,463 miles (+1,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    65,463 miles
    Test number
    705552225607
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass63,681 miles (+1,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,681 miles
    Test number
    466962845390
    • AdvisoryFrt brake discs corroded.

  14. Pass62,351 miles (+1,141)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,351 miles
    Test number
    210894356084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,210 miles (+2,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    61,210 miles
    Test number
    401843849881
    • AdvisoryFrt brake discs corroded..brake pipes corroded..

  16. Pass58,423 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    58,423 miles
    Test number
    328587194494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,268 miles (+1,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,268 miles
    Test number
    207203703314
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail54,938 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,938 miles
    Test number
    327948592496
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteSlight play o/s/f link..noise n/s/r poss brakes..

  19. Pass54,938 miles (+2,792)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,938 miles
    Test number
    585578792271
    • NoteSlight play o/s/f link..noise n/s/r poss brakes..

  20. Pass52,146 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    52,146 miles
    Test number
    908750091252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail52,146 miles (+588)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,146 miles
    Test number
    697070491207
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass51,558 miles (+1,579)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,558 miles
    Test number
    572150810313
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight noise n/s/r wheel brg..

  23. Pass49,979 miles (+3,778)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,979 miles
    Test number
    880271409391
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r brake slight bind..

  24. Pass46,201 miles (+6,478)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,201 miles
    Test number
    483213308376
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass39,723 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    39,723 miles
    Test number
    330053807373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,389 miles (+4,644)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    36,389 miles
    Test number
    282368406302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    31,745 miles
    Test number
    471081315428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S113 XAV

Does S113 XAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S113 XAV expired on 9 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S113 XAV?
The MOT on S113 XAV expired on 9 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S113 XAV done?
S113 XAV was recorded at 78,855 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2024, an average of 2,487 miles a year.
Has S113 XAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S113 XAV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S113 XAV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S113 XAV find?
S113 XAV passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; front tyres wear and cracks in tread..; rear subframe corroded...

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