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Ford Cougar

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,544 cc

X451 RBJMOT history

X451 RBJ is a blue petrol Ford Cougar first used on 15 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 78,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
78,792 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X451 RBJ
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
15 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X451 RBJ was last recorded at 78,792 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,773 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
1,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,792 miles
  • 2024 – 72,428 miles
  • 2023 – 69,118 miles
  • 2021 – 69,067 miles
  • 2020 – 68,898 miles
  • 2019 – 68,168 miles
  • 2018 – 68,009 miles
  • 2017 – 67,615 miles
  • 2016 – 66,231 miles
  • 2015 – 65,251 miles
  • 2014 – 63,266 miles
  • 2013 – 61,481 miles
  • 2012 – 59,200 miles
  • 2011 – 57,431 miles
  • 2010 – 55,644 miles
  • 2009 – 53,639 miles
  • 2008 – 51,055 miles
  • 2007 – 48,125 miles
  • 2006 – 46,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,792 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front floor starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,792 miles (+19)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    78,792 miles
    Test number
    192156841214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail78,773 miles (+6,345)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,773 miles
    Test number
    943855134299
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass72,428 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    72,428 miles
    Test number
    931403980856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail72,428 miles (+3,310)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,428 miles
    Test number
    963991701135
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass69,118 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    69,118 miles
    Test number
    315710252637
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusted (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass69,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,067 miles
    Test number
    749997120732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor starting to corrode

  7. Fail69,067 miles (+169)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,067 miles
    Test number
    410575251802
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass68,898 miles (+730)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,898 miles
    Test number
    985665394838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,168 miles (+159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,168 miles
    Test number
    831084939520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass68,009 miles (+394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    68,009 miles
    Test number
    793024484834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass67,615 miles (+1,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,615 miles
    Test number
    479725107271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge is balding (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge is balding (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass66,231 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,231 miles
    Test number
    476442544031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail66,231 miles (+980)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,231 miles
    Test number
    483629435613
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass65,251 miles (+1,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    65,251 miles
    Test number
    546825515236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass63,266 miles (+1,785)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    63,266 miles
    Test number
    638018624248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,481 miles
    Test number
    449624423228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,481 miles (+2,281)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,481 miles
    Test number
    896844523209
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass59,200 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,200 miles
    Test number
    415556712226
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  19. Fail59,200 miles (+1,769)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,200 miles
    Test number
    349176812230
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  20. Pass57,431 miles (+1,787)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    57,431 miles
    Test number
    359733821245
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight fluid leak from air-con compressor.

  21. Pass55,644 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    55,644 miles
    Test number
    784076910262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,639 miles (+2,584)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    53,639 miles
    Test number
    474420219236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,055 miles (+2,930)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    51,055 miles
    Test number
    242710718275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,125 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    48,125 miles
    Test number
    883878807263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    46,338 miles
    Test number
    303849726426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X451 RBJ

Does X451 RBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X451 RBJ is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X451 RBJ?
The MOT on X451 RBJ is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X451 RBJ done?
X451 RBJ was recorded at 78,792 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 1,689 miles a year.
Has X451 RBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X451 RBJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X451 RBJ 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 X451 RBJ find?
X451 RBJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 6 more.

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