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Ford Cougar

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,544 cc

W651 AOBMOT history

W651 AOB is a black petrol Ford Cougar first used on 26 Apr 2000. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 33,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
33,294 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W651 AOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Cougar
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,544 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
26 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W651 AOB was last recorded at 33,294 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,294 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,294 miles
  • 2025 – 33,006 miles
  • 2024 – 32,759 miles
  • 2023 – 32,304 miles
  • 2022 – 32,033 miles
  • 2021 – 31,839 miles
  • 2020 – 31,543 miles
  • 2019 – 31,305 miles
  • 2018 – 30,926 miles
  • 2017 – 30,303 miles
  • 2016 – 29,903 miles
  • 2015 – 29,408 miles
  • 2014 – 28,730 miles
  • 2013 – 27,705 miles
  • 2012 – 26,784 miles
  • 2011 – 25,674 miles
  • 2010 – 24,382 miles
  • 2009 – 23,758 miles
  • 2008 – 22,900 miles
  • 2007 – 21,185 miles
  • 2006 – 19,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,294 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,294 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    33,294 miles
    Test number
    303005367261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail33,294 miles (+288)2 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,294 miles
    Test number
    364920483522
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass33,006 miles (+247)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    33,006 miles
    Test number
    200596898609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass32,759 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    32,759 miles
    Test number
    623344849643
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock corroded

  5. Fail32,759 miles (+455)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,759 miles
    Test number
    369592785266
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock corroded

  6. Pass32,304 miles (+271)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    32,304 miles
    Test number
    885077826937
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All SHOCKS CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass32,033 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    32,033 miles
    Test number
    660097023696
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail32,033 miles (+194)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,033 miles
    Test number
    518062648620
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass31,839 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    31,839 miles
    Test number
    511718064940
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail31,832 miles (+289)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,832 miles
    Test number
    813459698979
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass31,543 miles (+238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    31,543 miles
    Test number
    742352604137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass31,305 miles (+379)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    31,305 miles
    Test number
    973078057510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass30,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    30,926 miles
    Test number
    748355896744
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail30,926 miles (+623)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,926 miles
    Test number
    408197779466
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass30,303 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    30,303 miles
    Test number
    729383005496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    29,903 miles
    Test number
    257330500157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,903 miles (+495)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,903 miles
    Test number
    981898901544
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass29,408 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,408 miles
    Test number
    418109245129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,404 miles (+674)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,404 miles
    Test number
    975926245199
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass28,730 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    28,730 miles
    Test number
    785971904165
    • 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)
    • NoteNsf tyre cracked all round

  21. Fail28,730 miles (+1,025)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,730 miles
    Test number
    879680904148
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteNsf tyre cracked all round

  22. Pass27,705 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,705 miles
    Test number
    336970303101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,784 miles (+1,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,784 miles
    Test number
    655987902195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass25,674 miles (+1,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,674 miles
    Test number
    275994291048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass24,382 miles (+624)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,382 miles
    Test number
    270618680059
    • NoteRear tyres cracked

  26. Pass23,758 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,758 miles
    Test number
    182010299093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,900 miles (+1,715)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,900 miles
    Test number
    601478298012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,185 miles (+2,049)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    21,185 miles
    Test number
    840533917176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass19,136 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    19,136 miles
    Test number
    554534116121
    • NoteO/s front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Questions about W651 AOB

Does W651 AOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W651 AOB is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on W651 AOB?
The MOT on W651 AOB is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W651 AOB done?
W651 AOB was recorded at 33,294 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 692 miles a year.
Has W651 AOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W651 AOB has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on W651 AOB 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 W651 AOB find?
W651 AOB passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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