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Ford Cougar

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,544 cc

S761 XAVMOT history

S761 XAV is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 16 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 151,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2025
Mileage
151,145 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S761 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
16 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S761 XAV was last recorded at 151,145 miles on 29 Oct 2024, 5,761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,384 miles · 17 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
5,761 miles
Average per year
5,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 151,145 miles
  • 2023 – 145,384 miles
  • 2022 – 138,036 miles
  • 2021 – 129,867 miles
  • 2020 – 126,247 miles
  • 2019 – 123,041 miles
  • 2018 – 119,048 miles
  • 2017 – 115,091 miles
  • 2016 – 110,957 miles
  • 2015 – 106,794 miles
  • 2014 – 101,572 miles
  • 2013 – 95,950 miles
  • 2012 – 91,786 miles
  • 2011 – 84,810 miles
  • 2010 – 76,750 miles
  • 2009 – 71,566 miles
  • 2008 – 67,404 miles
  • 2007 – 61,893 miles
  • 2006 – 55,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,145 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,145 miles (+5,761)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    151,145 miles
    Test number
    263910249314
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass145,384 miles (+7,348)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    145,384 miles
    Test number
    550776591498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass138,036 miles (+352)1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    138,036 miles
    Test number
    554908880559
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess splits in bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail137,684 miles (+7,817)7 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,684 miles
    Test number
    365847569720
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. electric seat not working. cannot move seat forwad/backwards (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame heavily corroded

  5. Pass129,867 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    129,867 miles
    Test number
    269132718003
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe under body suspensions surfaces rust.

  6. Fail129,779 miles (+3,532)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,779 miles
    Test number
    620237302542
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working The front washer. (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryThe under body suspensions surfaces rust.

  7. Pass126,247 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    126,247 miles
    Test number
    997542911285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working

  8. Fail126,220 miles (+3,179)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,220 miles
    Test number
    834113114356
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working

  9. Pass123,041 miles (+42)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    123,041 miles
    Test number
    632713218492
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail122,999 miles (+3,951)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,999 miles
    Test number
    569577649086
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass119,048 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,048 miles
    Test number
    162075922561
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail119,047 miles (+3,956)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,047 miles
    Test number
    613185694166
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass115,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    115,091 miles
    Test number
    204126251412
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail115,091 miles (+4,134)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,091 miles
    Test number
    753433353071
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass110,957 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    110,957 miles
    Test number
    232324077888
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail110,956 miles (+4,162)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,956 miles
    Test number
    100790120877
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass106,794 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    106,794 miles
    Test number
    905449305029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth side sills are corroded

  18. Fail106,793 miles (+5,221)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,793 miles
    Test number
    458348705093
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth side sills are corroded

  19. Pass101,572 miles (+5,622)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    101,572 miles
    Test number
    695607914090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass95,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    95,950 miles
    Test number
    126977113430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail95,950 miles (+4,164)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,950 miles
    Test number
    266057113087
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass91,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    91,786 miles
    Test number
    109127222422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail91,786 miles (+6,976)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,786 miles
    Test number
    887977322023
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteADVISE CLEANING / GREASING OF METAL BRAKE PIPES
    • NoteBOTH REAR ABS WIRING SUPPORT BRACKETS DETACHED FROM BODY
    • NoteNEARSIDE WASHER JET NOT WORKING

  24. Pass84,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    84,810 miles
    Test number
    467728921051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail84,810 miles (+8,060)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,810 miles
    Test number
    119628821024
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass76,750 miles (+5,184)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    76,750 miles
    Test number
    770771720022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass71,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    71,566 miles
    Test number
    333661729082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail71,566 miles (+4,162)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,566 miles
    Test number
    634821529008
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass67,404 miles (+5,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    67,404 miles
    Test number
    144812428080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass61,893 miles (+6,413)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    61,893 miles
    Test number
    114352917487
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  31. Pass55,480 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    55,480 miles
    Test number
    430054326054
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S761 XAV

Does S761 XAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S761 XAV expired on 28 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S761 XAV?
The MOT on S761 XAV expired on 28 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S761 XAV done?
S761 XAV was recorded at 151,145 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2024, an average of 5,099 miles a year.
Has S761 XAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S761 XAV has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S761 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 S761 XAV find?
S761 XAV passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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