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Ford Cougar

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,988 cc

S96 XNOMOT history

S96 XNO is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 29 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 156,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
156,182 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S96 XNO
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
29 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S96 XNO was last recorded at 156,182 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 2,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,487 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,695 miles
Average per year
5,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,182 miles
  • 2025 – 153,487 miles
  • 2023 – 149,772 miles
  • 2022 – 146,764 miles
  • 2021 – 144,474 miles
  • 2020 – 142,974 miles
  • 2019 – 141,120 miles
  • 2018 – 135,976 miles
  • 2017 – 131,105 miles
  • 2016 – 125,318 miles
  • 2015 – 119,823 miles
  • 2014 – 113,280 miles
  • 2012 – 94,218 miles
  • 2011 – 86,607 miles
  • 2010 – 75,992 miles
  • 2009 – 65,850 miles
  • 2008 – 63,721 miles
  • 2007 – 55,274 miles
  • 2006 – 44,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,182 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside hand brake slightly low effort

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,182 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    156,182 miles
    Test number
    890810130798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail156,177 miles (+2,690)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,177 miles
    Test number
    542415416776
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,487 miles (+3,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    153,487 miles
    Test number
    653530224934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass149,772 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    149,772 miles
    Test number
    576413350815
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail149,764 miles (+3,000)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,764 miles
    Test number
    600378172051
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass146,764 miles (+2,290)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    146,764 miles
    Test number
    685598157949
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective water in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass144,474 miles (+1,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    144,474 miles
    Test number
    583968925009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill /floor area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass142,974 miles (+1,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    142,974 miles
    Test number
    275223755019
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower under body corropded
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake slightly low effort

  9. Pass141,120 miles (+5,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    141,120 miles
    Test number
    934224109657
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake slightly low effort

  10. Pass135,976 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    135,976 miles
    Test number
    433564260689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  11. Fail135,976 miles (+4,871)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,976 miles
    Test number
    727149708182
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  12. Pass131,105 miles (+5,787)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    131,105 miles
    Test number
    573460041170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake slightly low effort
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on inner faces

  13. Pass125,318 miles (+5,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    125,318 miles
    Test number
    686573682142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake slightly low effort

  14. Pass119,823 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    119,823 miles
    Test number
    460786746624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail119,823 miles (+6,543)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,823 miles
    Test number
    334650788239
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass113,280 miles (+6,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    113,280 miles
    Test number
    168172234385
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Fail106,624 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,624 miles
    Test number
    185137904035
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWindscreen delaminating around edges

  18. Pass106,624 miles (+12,406)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    106,624 miles
    Test number
    977997404084
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWindscreen delaminating around edges

  19. Pass94,218 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    94,218 miles
    Test number
    807576232178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail94,191 miles (+7,584)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,191 miles
    Test number
    618672232113
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass86,607 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    86,607 miles
    Test number
    535327151116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail86,297 miles (+10,305)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,297 miles
    Test number
    496037841161
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass75,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,992 miles
    Test number
    290887840187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail75,992 miles (+10,142)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,992 miles
    Test number
    762377740122
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass65,850 miles (+2,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    65,850 miles
    Test number
    264088649108
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Fail63,721 miles6 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,721 miles
    Test number
    212214918431
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass63,721 miles (+8,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    63,721 miles
    Test number
    974384918140
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass55,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    55,274 miles
    Test number
    942171407153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail55,274 miles (+11,167)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,274 miles
    Test number
    764335097055
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  30. Pass44,107 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    44,107 miles
    Test number
    210146486042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 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)

Questions about S96 XNO

Does S96 XNO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S96 XNO is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S96 XNO?
The MOT on S96 XNO is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S96 XNO done?
S96 XNO was recorded at 156,182 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 5,656 miles a year.
Has S96 XNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S96 XNO has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S96 XNO 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 S96 XNO find?
S96 XNO passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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