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Ford Cougar

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,988 cc

S738 XNOMOT history

S738 XNO is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 21 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 124,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2023
Mileage
124,149 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S738 XNO
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
21 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S738 XNO was last recorded at 124,149 miles on 15 Jun 2022, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,135 miles · 10 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
3,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,149 miles
  • 2021 – 122,566 miles
  • 2020 – 121,307 miles
  • 2019 – 118,404 miles
  • 2018 – 114,843 miles
  • 2017 – 111,724 miles
  • 2016 – 107,811 miles
  • 2015 – 103,668 miles
  • 2014 – 99,981 miles
  • 2013 – 96,480 miles
  • 2012 – 93,495 miles
  • 2011 – 89,350 miles
  • 2010 – 84,132 miles
  • 2009 – 79,524 miles
  • 2008 – 75,091 miles
  • 2007 – 69,101 miles
  • 2006 – 63,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,149 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,149 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    124,149 miles
    Test number
    811070743850
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail124,135 miles (+1,569)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,135 miles
    Test number
    304160636454
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,566 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    122,566 miles
    Test number
    575012655154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,543 miles (+1,236)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,543 miles
    Test number
    715112154957
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass121,307 miles (+2,903)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    121,307 miles
    Test number
    661021486547
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,404 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,404 miles
    Test number
    933724145565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    114,843 miles
    Test number
    908476878416
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail114,843 miles (+3,119)2 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,843 miles
    Test number
    460909010610
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass111,724 miles (+3,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    111,724 miles
    Test number
    201900986856
    • AdvisoryInner sills have slight corrosion

  10. Pass107,811 miles (+4,143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    107,811 miles
    Test number
    612346476571
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear HAND BRAKE IS WEAK

  11. Pass103,668 miles (+3,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    103,668 miles
    Test number
    615963655116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass99,981 miles (+3,501)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    99,981 miles
    Test number
    575993964177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAdvise N/S front outer sill for corrosion

  13. Pass96,480 miles (+2,985)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    96,480 miles
    Test number
    799095053199
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise repairs to both outer sills at rear

  14. Pass93,495 miles (+4,145)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    93,495 miles
    Test number
    528587962105
    • NoteNote- 205`s on front 215`s on rear

  15. Pass89,350 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    89,350 miles
    Test number
    987424961172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail89,301 miles (+5,169)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,301 miles
    Test number
    535188351115
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass84,132 miles (+4,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    84,132 miles
    Test number
    493195860108
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass79,524 miles (+4,433)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    79,524 miles
    Test number
    473076269181
    • NoteAdvise nearside handbrake

  19. Pass75,091 miles (+5,990)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    75,091 miles
    Test number
    631288268121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,101 miles (+5,481)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    69,101 miles
    Test number
    500106767167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,620 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    63,620 miles
    Test number
    164704766102
    • NoteBattery insecure

Questions about S738 XNO

Does S738 XNO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S738 XNO expired on 14 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S738 XNO?
The MOT on S738 XNO expired on 14 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S738 XNO done?
S738 XNO was recorded at 124,149 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2022, an average of 3,782 miles a year.
Has S738 XNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S738 XNO has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on S738 XNO 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 S738 XNO find?
S738 XNO passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush; oil leak, but not excessive.

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