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Ford Cougar

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,544 cc

V42 FWHMOT history

V42 FWH is a blue petrol Ford Cougar first used on 24 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 98,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2026
Mileage
98,934 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 FWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Cougar
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,544 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
24 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 FWH was last recorded at 98,934 miles on 8 Jul 2025, 2,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,702 miles · 18 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2,232 miles
Average per year
3,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,934 miles
  • 2024 – 96,702 miles
  • 2023 – 96,295 miles
  • 2022 – 92,483 miles
  • 2011 – 92,391 miles
  • 2010 – 92,169 miles
  • 2009 – 81,643 miles
  • 2008 – 67,691 miles
  • 2007 – 49,583 miles
  • 2006 – 40,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,934 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth the near side and off side front sills and floor are corroded.

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,934 miles (+2,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    98,934 miles
    Test number
    157757642589
    • AdvisoryBoth the near side and off side front sills and floor are corroded.

  2. Pass96,702 miles (+407)1 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    96,702 miles
    Test number
    626968995918
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on nearside rear brake disc
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on offside rear brake disc

  3. Pass96,295 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    96,295 miles
    Test number
    746842179215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail96,266 miles (+3,783)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,266 miles
    Test number
    901337899049
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lamp goes off when fog light is switched on (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass92,483 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    92,483 miles
    Test number
    836518452462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,391 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    92,391 miles
    Test number
    309825211490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,169 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    92,169 miles
    Test number
    573804700273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,167 miles (+10,524)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,167 miles
    Test number
    704264590140
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass81,643 miles (+13,952)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    81,643 miles
    Test number
    711980359131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,691 miles3 repaired6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,691 miles
    Test number
    374583228129
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s rear handbrake cable WAS out of position in caliper sleave
    • NoteRear tyres have some cracks/minor splits -age
    • NoteSlight impact damage to n/s/f wheel rim
    • NoteSome wear(knock/play) eveident in steering rack

  11. Pass67,691 miles (+1,436)6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    67,691 miles
    Test number
    723383128188
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s rear handbrake cable WAS out of position in caliper sleave
    • NoteRear tyres have some cracks/minor splits -age
    • NoteSlight impact damage to n/s/f wheel rim
    • NoteSome wear(knock/play) eveident in steering rack

  12. Fail66,255 miles (+16,672)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,255 miles
    Test number
    901318088066
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  13. Pass49,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,583 miles
    Test number
    900369687062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,583 miles (+8,911)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,583 miles
    Test number
    250129787056
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass40,672 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,672 miles
    Test number
    243346376093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V42 FWH

Does V42 FWH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V42 FWH expired on 9 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V42 FWH?
The MOT on V42 FWH expired on 9 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V42 FWH done?
V42 FWH was recorded at 98,934 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2025, an average of 3,017 miles a year.
Has V42 FWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 FWH has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on V42 FWH 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 V42 FWH find?
V42 FWH passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: both the near side and off side front sills and floor are corroded..

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