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Ford Cougar

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,988 cc

S43 WJNMOT history

S43 WJN is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 4 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 66,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2023
Mileage
66,342 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2022
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 WJN
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
4 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S43 WJN was last recorded at 66,342 miles on 28 Oct 2022, 3,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,722 miles · 14 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
3,620 miles
Average per year
2,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 66,342 miles
  • 2021 – 62,722 miles
  • 2020 – 58,196 miles
  • 2019 – 54,614 miles
  • 2018 – 51,861 miles
  • 2017 – 47,234 miles
  • 2016 – 45,290 miles
  • 2015 – 42,378 miles
  • 2014 – 41,162 miles
  • 2013 – 39,097 miles
  • 2012 – 36,818 miles
  • 2011 – 34,431 miles
  • 2010 – 31,479 miles
  • 2009 – 28,513 miles
  • 2008 – 25,692 miles
  • 2007 – 23,265 miles
  • 2006 – 20,524 miles
  • 2005 – 18,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,342 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,342 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    66,342 miles
    Test number
    555769650303
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail66,342 miles (+3,620)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,342 miles
    Test number
    222808521617
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass62,722 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,722 miles
    Test number
    940829873880
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail62,722 miles (+4,526)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,722 miles
    Test number
    735493841949
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass58,196 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,196 miles
    Test number
    262727112206
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail58,195 miles (+3,581)4 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,195 miles
    Test number
    982360936864
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass54,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,614 miles
    Test number
    493981254207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,614 miles (+2,753)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,614 miles
    Test number
    748811913727
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass51,861 miles (+35)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,861 miles
    Test number
    341850517596
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail51,826 miles (+4,592)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,826 miles
    Test number
    462946789982
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass47,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    47,234 miles
    Test number
    524786309134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,234 miles (+1,769)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,234 miles
    Test number
    287092043032
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass45,465 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    45,465 miles
    Test number
    385649400827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,290 miles (+2,912)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,290 miles
    Test number
    668806387132
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass42,378 miles (+1,216)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    42,378 miles
    Test number
    291873864635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,162 miles (+2,065)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    41,162 miles
    Test number
    419542744363
    • NoteSIGNS OF FUEL LEAK FROM TANK AREA BUT NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST

  17. Pass39,097 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    39,097 miles
    Test number
    469381533367
    • 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)

  18. Fail39,097 miles (+2,279)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,097 miles
    Test number
    937551833383
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  19. Pass36,818 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    36,818 miles
    Test number
    449615542312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,431 miles (+2,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    34,431 miles
    Test number
    956023841361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass31,479 miles (+2,966)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    31,479 miles
    Test number
    441624040445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront suspension components corroded

  22. Pass28,513 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,513 miles
    Test number
    442655649463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail28,513 miles (+2,821)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,513 miles
    Test number
    563225249323
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail25,692 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,692 miles
    Test number
    302467848387
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass25,692 miles (+2,427)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,692 miles
    Test number
    831197548303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    23,265 miles
    Test number
    140475447314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail23,265 miles (+2,741)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,265 miles
    Test number
    394165447326
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass20,524 miles (+2,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    20,524 miles
    Test number
    290255946394
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass18,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    18,386 miles
    Test number
    642337045356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S43 WJN

Does S43 WJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S43 WJN expired on 27 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S43 WJN?
The MOT on S43 WJN expired on 27 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S43 WJN done?
S43 WJN was recorded at 66,342 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2022, an average of 2,842 miles a year.
Has S43 WJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 WJN has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S43 WJN 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 S43 WJN find?
S43 WJN passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread, and 1 more.

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