
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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.
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.
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))
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))
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
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
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
Pass64,657 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 64,657 miles
- Test number
- 394370361914
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass60,045 miles (+12)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 60,045 miles
- Test number
- 396178443278
- NoteSee previous test for advisories
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
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.
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.
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
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
Pass46,596 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 46,596 miles
- Test number
- 441367320091
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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