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Ford Cougar

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,544 cc

S12 ALWMOT history

S12 ALW is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 30 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 144,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2026
Mileage
144,979 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 ALW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Cougar
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,544 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 ALW was last recorded at 144,979 miles on 27 Mar 2025, 990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,989 miles · 23 May 2024
Between the last two tests
990 miles
Average per year
3,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,979 miles
  • 2024 – 143,989 miles
  • 2022 – 142,703 miles
  • 2021 – 141,372 miles
  • 2020 – 140,015 miles
  • 2019 – 139,340 miles
  • 2018 – 137,682 miles
  • 2017 – 136,662 miles
  • 2016 – 132,990 miles
  • 2015 – 129,985 miles
  • 2014 – 126,558 miles
  • 2013 – 121,456 miles
  • 2012 – 116,647 miles
  • 2011 – 110,967 miles
  • 2010 – 104,545 miles
  • 2009 – 97,261 miles
  • 2008 – 89,267 miles
  • 2007 – 84,185 miles
  • 2006 – 77,633 miles
  • 2005 – 72,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,979 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryFront subframe under sealed
  • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components under sealed
  • AdvisoryVehicle heavily under sealed

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • General under body corrosion present

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,979 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    144,979 miles
    Test number
    849534189012
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe under sealed
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components under sealed
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily under sealed

  2. Fail144,797 miles (+808)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,797 miles
    Test number
    452709606445
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe under sealed
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components under sealed
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily under sealed

  3. Pass143,989 miles (+3)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    143,989 miles
    Test number
    814496835367
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion present

  4. Fail143,986 miles (+1,283)11 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,986 miles
    Test number
    436345083060
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to rear of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion present

  5. Pass142,703 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    142,703 miles
    Test number
    133968332392
    • AdvisoryLarge ammounts of welding have been done to this vehicle and should be checked regular for corrosion

  6. Fail142,695 miles (+4)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,695 miles
    Test number
    589550335117
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLarge ammounts of welding have been done to this vehicle and should be checked regular for corrosion

  7. Fail142,691 miles (+1,319)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,691 miles
    Test number
    203393988395
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryLarge amounts of welding have been done to this vehicle and should be checked regular for corrosion

  8. Pass141,372 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    141,372 miles
    Test number
    438750377455
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeavy progressive corrosion on vehicle underside. Many welding repairs carried out
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail141,348 miles (+1,333)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,348 miles
    Test number
    156996541792
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrossion on front subframe
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrossion on underside of vehicle that could not be penetrated during test

  10. Pass140,015 miles (+5)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    140,015 miles
    Test number
    424643751525
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryProgressive heavy corrosion under vehicle including, but not limited to, chassis, inner sills, floor pans and suspension components

  11. Fail140,010 miles (+670)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,010 miles
    Test number
    126590619135
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryProgressive heavy corrosion under vehicle including, but not limited to, chassis, inner sills, floor pans and suspension components

  12. Pass139,340 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    139,340 miles
    Test number
    236835966851
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeavy progressive corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Fail139,337 miles (+1,655)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,337 miles
    Test number
    943625324352
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeavy progressive corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass137,682 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    137,682 miles
    Test number
    719838049371
    • AdvisoryCorrossion on rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrossion on underside ov vehicle

  15. Fail137,677 miles (+1,015)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,677 miles
    Test number
    497647981652
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrossion on rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrossion on underside ov vehicle

  16. Pass136,662 miles (+80)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    136,662 miles
    Test number
    293039583202
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front joints (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both front shock absorbers
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes and filler pipe heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside fuel tank strap corroded

  17. Fail136,582 miles (+3,592)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,582 miles
    Test number
    274658424873
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floorpan (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front joints (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both front shock absorbers
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes and filler pipe heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside fuel tank strap corroded

  18. Pass132,990 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    132,990 miles
    Test number
    376777620858
    • AdvisoryLarge amounts of welding have been done for the mot
    • AdvisoryRack gaitors twisted
    • AdvisoryTyres wearing on outer edges

  19. Fail132,986 miles (+3,001)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,986 miles
    Test number
    500325378218
    • FailureRegistration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background rear (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryLarge amounts of welding have been done for the mot
    • AdvisoryRack gaitors twisted
    • AdvisoryTyres wearing on outer edges

  20. Pass129,985 miles (+3,427)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    129,985 miles
    Test number
    576914808709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass126,558 miles (+5,102)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    126,558 miles
    Test number
    276209914237
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteUnder body corroded

  22. Pass121,456 miles (+4,809)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    121,456 miles
    Test number
    928260403262
    • NoteRear suspension arms corroded
    • NoteUnder body corroded

  23. Pass116,647 miles (+5,680)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    116,647 miles
    Test number
    126349092149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass110,967 miles (+6,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    110,967 miles
    Test number
    137890321237
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  25. Pass104,545 miles (+7,284)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    104,545 miles
    Test number
    692156810202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass97,261 miles (+7,994)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    97,261 miles
    Test number
    163510919247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass89,267 miles (+5,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    89,267 miles
    Test number
    870649618207
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass84,185 miles (+6,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    84,185 miles
    Test number
    984498607210
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass77,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    77,633 miles
    Test number
    700269916293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail77,633 miles (+5,291)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,633 miles
    Test number
    512129116202
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  31. Pass72,342 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    72,342 miles
    Test number
    303356615491
    • NoteNS FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Questions about S12 ALW

Does S12 ALW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 ALW expired on 26 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 ALW?
The MOT on S12 ALW expired on 26 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 ALW done?
S12 ALW was recorded at 144,979 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2025, an average of 3,698 miles a year.
Has S12 ALW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 ALW has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S12 ALW 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 S12 ALW find?
S12 ALW passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; front oil leak, but not excessive; front service brake binding but not excessively both, and 3 more.

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