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Ford Cougar

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,544 cc

S759 XAVMOT history

S759 XAV is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 86,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
86,199 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S759 XAV
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S759 XAV was last recorded at 86,199 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,192 miles · 5 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
1,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,199 miles
  • 2023 – 86,192 miles
  • 2014 – 86,125 miles
  • 2012 – 86,039 miles
  • 2010 – 85,955 miles
  • 2009 – 82,071 miles
  • 2008 – 73,102 miles
  • 2007 – 69,241 miles
  • 2006 – 65,270 miles
  • 2005 – 62,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,199 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,199 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    86,199 miles
    Test number
    570873384533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,192 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,192 miles
    Test number
    519270771748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,125 miles
    Test number
    179032484172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail86,125 miles (+86)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,125 miles
    Test number
    667875954124
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  5. Pass86,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    86,039 miles
    Test number
    209818952152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,039 miles (+84)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,039 miles
    Test number
    276393752435
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass85,955 miles (+187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    85,955 miles
    Test number
    713159510114
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail85,768 miles (+3,697)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,768 miles
    Test number
    150483310140
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass82,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    82,071 miles
    Test number
    301453239165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,071 miles (+1,487)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,071 miles
    Test number
    193653839140
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass80,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    80,584 miles
    Test number
    871204339034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,584 miles (+7,482)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,584 miles
    Test number
    533243539009
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass73,102 miles (+3,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    73,102 miles
    Test number
    730530618005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass69,241 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    69,241 miles
    Test number
    692903537040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,270 miles (+2,404)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    65,270 miles
    Test number
    852746616030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,866 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    62,866 miles
    Test number
    170198145208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S759 XAV

Does S759 XAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S759 XAV expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S759 XAV?
The MOT on S759 XAV expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S759 XAV done?
S759 XAV was recorded at 86,199 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 1,166 miles a year.
Has S759 XAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S759 XAV has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on S759 XAV 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 S759 XAV find?
S759 XAV passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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