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Ford Cougar

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 2,544 cc

V6 GCEMOT history

V6 GCE is a green petrol Ford Cougar first used on 4 Jul 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 187,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2023
Mileage
187,163 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2022
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 GCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Cougar
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,544 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 GCE was last recorded at 187,163 miles on 5 Jul 2022, 667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,496 miles · 16 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
667 miles
Average per year
5,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 187,163 miles
  • 2021 – 186,496 miles
  • 2019 – 182,619 miles
  • 2018 – 176,522 miles
  • 2017 – 169,841 miles
  • 2016 – 159,863 miles
  • 2015 – 151,180 miles
  • 2014 – 140,628 miles
  • 2012 – 135,765 miles
  • 2011 – 125,059 miles
  • 2010 – 123,071 miles
  • 2009 – 118,987 miles
  • 2008 – 112,220 miles
  • 2007 – 105,055 miles
  • 2006 – 95,960 miles
  • 2005 – 92,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,163 miles
  • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,163 miles (+667)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    187,163 miles
    Test number
    474913386696
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded

  2. Pass186,496 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    186,496 miles
    Test number
    913881354376
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWarning lamp on dash at time of test

  3. Fail186,496 miles (+3,877)4 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,496 miles
    Test number
    417576485454
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWarning lamp on dash at time of test

  4. Pass182,619 miles (+6,097)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    182,619 miles
    Test number
    209186304708
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass176,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    176,522 miles
    Test number
    574856403510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail176,512 miles (+6,671)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,512 miles
    Test number
    842026326342
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  7. Pass169,841 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    169,841 miles
    Test number
    969765983527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail169,828 miles (+9,965)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,828 miles
    Test number
    289600797640
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass159,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    159,863 miles
    Test number
    861976338434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail159,582 miles (+8,402)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,582 miles
    Test number
    842860107552
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass151,180 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    151,180 miles
    Test number
    368336275074
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail151,168 miles (+10,540)11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,168 miles
    Test number
    428352675037
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass140,628 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    140,628 miles
    Test number
    139982274090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail140,620 miles (+4,855)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,620 miles
    Test number
    187231374053
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass135,765 miles (+6)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    135,765 miles
    Test number
    727964862281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight corrosion various areas underside

  16. Fail135,759 miles (+10,700)4 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,759 miles
    Test number
    216811082436
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteP/a/s pipes slightly rusty
    • NoteRear brake discs poor
    • NoteSlight corrosion various areas underside

  17. Pass125,059 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    125,059 miles
    Test number
    309040371089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail125,032 miles (+28)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,032 miles
    Test number
    145616361490
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail125,004 miles (+1,933)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,004 miles
    Test number
    318892061006
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  20. Pass123,071 miles (+4,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    123,071 miles
    Test number
    930902460058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass118,987 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    118,987 miles
    Test number
    564572969047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail118,987 miles (+6,767)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,987 miles
    Test number
    852832969055
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass112,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    112,220 miles
    Test number
    421585268067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail112,220 miles (+7,165)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,220 miles
    Test number
    323195668078
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass105,055 miles (+9,095)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    105,055 miles
    Test number
    821893477089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass95,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    95,960 miles
    Test number
    912123276089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail95,960 miles (+3,337)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,960 miles
    Test number
    333423276030
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAdvise side windows dark tint

  28. Pass92,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    92,623 miles
    Test number
    940487175201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 GCE

Does V6 GCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V6 GCE expired on 4 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V6 GCE?
The MOT on V6 GCE expired on 4 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V6 GCE done?
V6 GCE was recorded at 187,163 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2022, an average of 5,644 miles a year.
Has V6 GCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 GCE has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on V6 GCE 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 V6 GCE find?
V6 GCE passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2022 with 6 advisories: non obligatory mirror damaged; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded, and 3 more.

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