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Ford Cougar

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S59 RNMMOT history

S59 RNM is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 26 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 69,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2025
Mileage
69,735 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S59 RNM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Cougar
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
26 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S59 RNM was last recorded at 69,735 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 899 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,836 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
899 miles
Average per year
2,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,735 miles
  • 2024 – 68,836 miles
  • 2023 – 67,583 miles
  • 2022 – 65,831 miles
  • 2021 – 65,000 miles
  • 2020 – 63,067 miles
  • 2019 – 61,286 miles
  • 2018 – 59,411 miles
  • 2017 – 57,189 miles
  • 2016 – 55,333 miles
  • 2015 – 53,731 miles
  • 2014 – 50,342 miles
  • 2006 – 29,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail69,735 miles
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail69,735 miles (+899)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,735 miles
    Test number
    247921316531
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass68,836 miles (+1,253)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    68,836 miles
    Test number
    638160526681
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass67,583 miles (+1,752)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    67,583 miles
    Test number
    229896770196
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass65,831 miles (+831)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    65,831 miles
    Test number
    764773739322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass65,000 miles (+1,933)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    65,000 miles
    Test number
    796626725644
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass63,067 miles (+1,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,067 miles
    Test number
    177037926880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass61,286 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,286 miles
    Test number
    188516658002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,411 miles (+2,222)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,411 miles
    Test number
    202975540462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,189 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,189 miles
    Test number
    837704386107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail57,189 miles (+1,856)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,189 miles
    Test number
    105222080507
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTrailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass55,333 miles (+1,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,333 miles
    Test number
    138496382750
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass53,731 miles (+1,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,731 miles
    Test number
    553607936318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass52,021 miles (+1,679)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,021 miles
    Test number
    598675015051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass50,342 miles (+20,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    50,342 miles
    Test number
    159271724433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass29,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,565 miles
    Test number
    742691156014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S59 RNM

Does S59 RNM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S59 RNM expired on 10 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S59 RNM?
The MOT on S59 RNM expired on 10 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S59 RNM done?
S59 RNM was recorded at 69,735 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 2,048 miles a year.
Has S59 RNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S59 RNM has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S59 RNM 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 S59 RNM find?
S59 RNM failed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 5 major defects and 8 advisories: front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside rear service brake excessively binding, and 10 more.

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