Ford Cougar
Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,544 cc
X68 HCEMOT history
X68 HCE is a black petrol Ford Cougar first used on 11 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,103 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 96,103 mi
- At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,057 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X68 HCE
- 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
- 11 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X68 HCE was last recorded at 96,103 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 1,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 94,360 miles · 4 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,743 miles
- Average per year
- 4,057 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 96,103 miles
- 2024 – 94,360 miles
- 2023 – 92,248 miles
- 2022 – 90,823 miles
- 2021 – 90,428 miles
- 2020 – 86,639 miles
- 2019 – 84,444 miles
- 2018 – 80,344 miles
- 2017 – 74,642 miles
- 2016 – 69,726 miles
- 2014 – 57,569 miles
- 2013 – 53,024 miles
- 2012 – 49,853 miles
- 2011 – 47,082 miles
- 2010 – 41,341 miles
- 2009 – 36,325 miles
- 2008 – 31,861 miles
- 2007 – 25,018 miles
- 2006 – 17,146 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,103 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,103 miles (+1,743)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 96,103 miles
- Test number
- 260513047307
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass94,360 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 94,360 miles
- Test number
- 157030713939
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi section deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail94,360 miles (+2,112)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,360 miles
- Test number
- 864401247444
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi section deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass92,248 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 92,248 miles
- Test number
- 491059339799
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail92,247 miles (+1,424)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,247 miles
- Test number
- 388549768671
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged INSECURE (1.6 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass90,823 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 90,823 miles
- Test number
- 617037500081
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail90,823 miles (+395)4 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,823 miles
- Test number
- 998610285806
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass90,428 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2022
- Odometer
- 90,428 miles
- Test number
- 772035367268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,428 miles (+3,789)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,428 miles
- Test number
- 991560229735
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass86,639 miles (+2,195)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2021
- Odometer
- 86,639 miles
- Test number
- 398717790461
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass84,444 miles (+4,100)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 84,444 miles
- Test number
- 306540452579
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,344 miles (+5,702)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2019
- Odometer
- 80,344 miles
- Test number
- 466088269892
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,642 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2018
- Odometer
- 74,642 miles
- Test number
- 488495880282
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fail74,642 miles (+4,916)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,642 miles
- Test number
- 351122333863
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass69,726 miles (+12,157)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2017
- Odometer
- 69,726 miles
- Test number
- 675283190081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,569 miles (+4,545)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 57,569 miles
- Test number
- 417218574197
- AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass53,024 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 53,024 miles
- Test number
- 638052173133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,013 miles (+3,160)8 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,013 miles
- Test number
- 125092173192
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
Pass49,853 miles (+2,771)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 49,853 miles
- Test number
- 229687472427
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass47,082 miles (+5,741)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 47,082 miles
- Test number
- 416963471137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,341 miles (+5,016)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 41,341 miles
- Test number
- 491380580152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,325 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 36,325 miles
- Test number
- 200530889188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,323 miles (+4,462)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,323 miles
- Test number
- 992324079126
- 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)
Pass31,861 miles (+6,843)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 31,861 miles
- Test number
- 593447778165
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass25,018 miles (+83)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 25,018 miles
- Test number
- 653840587198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,935 miles (+7,789)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,935 miles
- Test number
- 960914177174
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass17,146 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 17,146 miles
- Test number
- 101341786182
- 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)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Questions about X68 HCE
- Does X68 HCE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X68 HCE is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X68 HCE?
- The MOT on X68 HCE is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X68 HCE done?
- X68 HCE was recorded at 96,103 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 4,057 miles a year.
- Has X68 HCE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X68 HCE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on X68 HCE 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 X68 HCE find?
- X68 HCE passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.
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