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Ford Cougar

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S81 AFGMOT history

S81 AFG is a blue petrol Ford Cougar first used on 16 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 72,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
72,951 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S81 AFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Cougar
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S81 AFG was last recorded at 72,951 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,946 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,951 miles
  • 2024 – 72,468 miles
  • 2021 – 71,530 miles
  • 2019 – 70,973 miles
  • 2018 – 69,515 miles
  • 2017 – 67,497 miles
  • 2016 – 65,640 miles
  • 2015 – 64,657 miles
  • 2014 – 63,203 miles
  • 2013 – 60,045 miles
  • 2012 – 55,291 miles
  • 2011 – 51,595 miles
  • 2010 – 46,596 miles
  • 2008 – 40,051 miles
  • 2007 – 33,125 miles
  • 2006 – 27,707 miles
  • 2005 – 22,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,951 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Rear suspension components have corrosion to them.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded 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.

  • General corrosion over rear suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished also worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside wing mirror unit loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,951 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    72,951 miles
    Test number
    501580708488
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear suspension components have corrosion to them.
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail72,946 miles (+478)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,946 miles
    Test number
    744729815214
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Due to being cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Due to being cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (fog lamp). (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear suspension components have corrosion to them.
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass72,468 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,468 miles
    Test number
    655768162626
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion over rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror unit loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail72,466 miles (+936)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,466 miles
    Test number
    892410776556
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion over rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror unit loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass71,530 miles (+557)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    71,530 miles
    Test number
    991302037949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside nearside wing mirror unit loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive near excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level on minimum mark
  6. Pass70,973 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,973 miles
    Test number
    259054047686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush near excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror unit loose but still secure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear.painted,(inspection) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive possible oil filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear axle corroded.
  7. Fail70,971 miles (+11)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,971 miles
    Test number
    659694039331
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush near excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror unit loose but still secure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear.painted,(inspection) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive possible oil filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear axle corroded.
  8. Fail70,960 miles (+1,445)3 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,960 miles
    Test number
    297423765988
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to inner sills
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Corrosion to floor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush, close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass69,515 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,515 miles
    Test number
    525524544006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Fail69,490 miles (+1,993)4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,490 miles
    Test number
    256686550535
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weaping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner and outer sills
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill split outside of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front inner and outer sills
  11. Pass67,497 miles (+1,857)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,497 miles
    Test number
    655147601571
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corrodeding
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight poor beam pattern condensation
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear inner sills
  12. Pass65,640 miles (+983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,640 miles
    Test number
    510613539951
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear inner sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside outer sill
  13. Pass64,657 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,657 miles
    Test number
    394370361914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,655 miles (+1,452)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,655 miles
    Test number
    772966548312
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  15. Pass63,203 miles (+3,158)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,203 miles
    Test number
    349882544474
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass60,045 miles (+12)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,045 miles
    Test number
    396178443278
    • NoteSee previous test for advisories
  17. Fail60,033 miles (+4,742)5 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,033 miles
    Test number
    997457643266
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre getting low
    • NoteN/S/R tyre shows signs of run flat
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll meatal brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs poor condition
  18. Fail55,291 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,291 miles
    Test number
    297994742225
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside mirror insecure.
    • NoteRear brake discs badly corroded.
    • NoteSome light underbody and suspension component corrosion.
  19. Pass55,291 miles (+3,696)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,291 miles
    Test number
    488924942291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside mirror insecure.
    • NoteRear brake discs badly corroded.
    • NoteSome light underbody and suspension component corrosion.
  20. Pass51,595 miles (+31)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,595 miles
    Test number
    436692631077
    • NoteAll tyre pressures very low
    • NoteSteering rack sounds notchy
  21. Fail51,564 miles (+4,968)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,564 miles
    Test number
    617125721077
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteAll tyre pressures very low
    • NoteSteering rack sounds notchy
  22. Pass46,596 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,596 miles
    Test number
    441367320091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,581 miles (+6,530)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,581 miles
    Test number
    881401620011
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  24. Pass40,051 miles (+6,926)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    40,051 miles
    Test number
    431370118312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass33,125 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,125 miles
    Test number
    303130607313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  26. Fail33,125 miles (+5,418)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,125 miles
    Test number
    771690907398
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  27. Pass27,707 miles (+5,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,707 miles
    Test number
    872530196223
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass22,667 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    22,667 miles
    Test number
    360930795439
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S81 AFG

Does S81 AFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S81 AFG is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S81 AFG?
The MOT on S81 AFG is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S81 AFG done?
S81 AFG was recorded at 72,951 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 2,498 miles a year.
Has S81 AFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S81 AFG has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S81 AFG 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 S81 AFG find?
S81 AFG passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: offside front outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked.; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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