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Ford Cougar

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,544 cc

V6 SCUMOT history

V6 SCU is a blue petrol Ford Cougar first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 67,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
67,813 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 SCU
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
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 SCU was last recorded at 67,813 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,927 miles · 17 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
886 miles
Average per year
2,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,813 miles
  • 2024 – 66,786 miles
  • 2023 – 66,361 miles
  • 2022 – 66,084 miles
  • 2021 – 65,866 miles
  • 2020 – 65,346 miles
  • 2019 – 64,916 miles
  • 2018 – 63,275 miles
  • 2017 – 60,955 miles
  • 2015 – 60,773 miles
  • 2014 – 59,903 miles
  • 2013 – 57,359 miles
  • 2012 – 54,077 miles
  • 2010 – 51,342 miles
  • 2009 – 47,347 miles
  • 2008 – 37,894 miles
  • 2007 – 33,536 miles
  • 2006 – 27,711 miles
  • 2005 – 24,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,813 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over underbody (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Corrosion to both front floors

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,813 miles (+886)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    67,813 miles
    Test number
    983360827675
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass66,927 miles (+141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    66,927 miles
    Test number
    778368456804
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded rear and front

  3. Pass66,786 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    66,786 miles
    Test number
    567359516618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,361 miles
    Test number
    914344073526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail66,361 miles (+277)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,361 miles
    Test number
    315105563438
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass66,084 miles (+14)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    66,084 miles
    Test number
    892360207290
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  7. Fail66,070 miles (+204)1 dangerous11 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,070 miles
    Test number
    904703020290
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure bolts loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel pipe damaged rubber filler neck pipe split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPassenger's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (245/35r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (245/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass65,866 miles (+520)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,866 miles
    Test number
    726996476161
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front floor pans corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

  9. Pass65,346 miles (+430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    65,346 miles
    Test number
    815580853742
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass64,916 miles (+1,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,916 miles
    Test number
    594446537890
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass63,275 miles (+2,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,275 miles
    Test number
    792531699791
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass60,955 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,955 miles
    Test number
    661493805813
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front floors

  13. Fail60,945 miles (+172)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,945 miles
    Test number
    883081563642
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front floors

  14. Pass60,773 miles (+870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,773 miles
    Test number
    598246575045
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass59,903 miles (+2,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,903 miles
    Test number
    327581774095
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass57,359 miles (+3,282)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,359 miles
    Test number
    165853263038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,077 miles (+2,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,077 miles
    Test number
    128802662085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass51,342 miles (+3,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,342 miles
    Test number
    932887270161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  19. Pass47,347 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,347 miles
    Test number
    691011179111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail47,345 miles (+9,451)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,345 miles
    Test number
    221179869470
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass37,894 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,894 miles
    Test number
    161916918426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,889 miles (+4,353)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,889 miles
    Test number
    154264918064
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass33,536 miles (+5,825)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,536 miles
    Test number
    904871527184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight wear to front & rear brake discs
    • NoteSome perishing & uneven wear to rear tyres

  24. Pass27,711 miles (+3,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,711 miles
    Test number
    212126286426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass24,374 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    24,374 miles
    Test number
    361058405268
    • NoteRear number plate separating
    • NoteScrew in nearside front tyre
    • NoteSlight uneven wear on both rear tyres

Questions about V6 SCU

Does V6 SCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 SCU is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 SCU?
The MOT on V6 SCU is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 SCU done?
V6 SCU was recorded at 67,813 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 2,054 miles a year.
Has V6 SCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 SCU has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V6 SCU 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 SCU find?
V6 SCU passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over underbody.

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