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Ford Cougar

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,988 cc

S753 XBPMOT history

S753 XBP is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 20 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 101,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
101,829 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S753 XBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Cougar
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S753 XBP was last recorded at 101,829 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,426 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
403 miles
Average per year
3,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,829 miles
  • 2025 – 101,426 miles
  • 2024 – 100,548 miles
  • 2023 – 99,781 miles
  • 2022 – 98,217 miles
  • 2021 – 97,015 miles
  • 2020 – 96,261 miles
  • 2019 – 95,874 miles
  • 2018 – 95,366 miles
  • 2017 – 94,749 miles
  • 2016 – 92,760 miles
  • 2015 – 91,134 miles
  • 2014 – 85,810 miles
  • 2013 – 80,911 miles
  • 2012 – 74,735 miles
  • 2011 – 66,753 miles
  • 2010 – 58,235 miles
  • 2009 – 50,856 miles
  • 2008 – 44,394 miles
  • 2007 – 38,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,829 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside parking brake just within limitsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear sub frame corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,829 miles (+403)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    101,829 miles
    Test number
    863573396910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake just within limits

  2. Pass101,426 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    101,426 miles
    Test number
    922697022067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake just within limits

  3. Fail101,426 miles (+878)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,426 miles
    Test number
    256379493079
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake just within limits

  4. Pass100,548 miles (+72)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    100,548 miles
    Test number
    604903447744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail100,476 miles (+695)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,476 miles
    Test number
    921504973518
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass99,781 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,781 miles
    Test number
    630173567831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail99,769 miles (+1,552)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,769 miles
    Test number
    720981488984
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass98,217 miles (+1,202)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,217 miles
    Test number
    142352331693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,015 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    97,015 miles
    Test number
    327432176768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  10. Fail97,013 miles (+752)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,013 miles
    Test number
    948037140141
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  11. Pass96,261 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,261 miles
    Test number
    358133416978
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  12. Fail96,257 miles (+383)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,257 miles
    Test number
    549240467931
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  13. Pass95,874 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,874 miles
    Test number
    680905847906
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Fail95,874 miles (+508)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,874 miles
    Test number
    755862178746
    • Repaired at testOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  15. Pass95,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,366 miles
    Test number
    330904035652
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroding

  16. Fail95,366 miles (+617)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,366 miles
    Test number
    641471691847
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroding

  17. Pass94,749 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,749 miles
    Test number
    750980874271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,760 miles (+1,626)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,760 miles
    Test number
    394216506178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,134 miles (+5,324)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,134 miles
    Test number
    146228065048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,810 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,810 miles
    Test number
    959923664087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail85,804 miles (+4,893)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,804 miles
    Test number
    179552264021
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass80,911 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    80,911 miles
    Test number
    199294873419
    • 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)

  23. Fail80,911 miles (+6,176)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,911 miles
    Test number
    315634473093
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  24. Pass74,735 miles (+7,982)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,735 miles
    Test number
    169810742491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,753 miles (+8,518)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    66,753 miles
    Test number
    427511141026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,235 miles (+7,379)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    58,235 miles
    Test number
    521151540015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,856 miles (+6,462)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    50,856 miles
    Test number
    122087839097
    • NoteInner faces of front brake discs starting to deteriorate
    • NoteWear in both steering rack ends noted

  28. Pass44,394 miles (+5,843)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    44,394 miles
    Test number
    492198738018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass38,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    38,551 miles
    Test number
    382123137077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S753 XBP

Does S753 XBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S753 XBP is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S753 XBP?
The MOT on S753 XBP is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S753 XBP done?
S753 XBP was recorded at 101,829 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 3,274 miles a year.
Has S753 XBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S753 XBP has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S753 XBP 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 S753 XBP find?
S753 XBP passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside parking brake just within limits.

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