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Ford Cougar

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,495 cc

X748 PTWMOT history

X748 PTW is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 11 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 76,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2023
Mileage
76,088 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X748 PTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Cougar
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X748 PTW was last recorded at 76,088 miles on 26 Oct 2022, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,075 miles · 7 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
1,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 76,088 miles
  • 2021 – 75,412 miles
  • 2019 – 75,380 miles
  • 2018 – 75,280 miles
  • 2017 – 75,124 miles
  • 2016 – 74,923 miles
  • 2015 – 72,692 miles
  • 2014 – 72,402 miles
  • 2013 – 71,910 miles
  • 2012 – 71,383 miles
  • 2011 – 69,585 miles
  • 2009 – 67,102 miles
  • 2008 – 56,869 miles
  • 2007 – 49,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,088 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective touching body and nearly touching fuel tank (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,088 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,088 miles
    Test number
    504832019853
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective touching body and nearly touching fuel tank (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail76,075 miles (+663)9 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,075 miles
    Test number
    856938489895
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective touching body and nearly touching fuel tank (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass75,412 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,412 miles
    Test number
    698466232943
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass75,380 miles (+100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,380 miles
    Test number
    344911659017
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass75,280 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,280 miles
    Test number
    430711598910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,124 miles (+201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,124 miles
    Test number
    954834499342
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryWhole car rusty

  7. Pass74,923 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,923 miles
    Test number
    971859042799
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail74,915 miles (+2,223)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,915 miles
    Test number
    734444760557
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass72,692 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,692 miles
    Test number
    945737015168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,402 miles (+492)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,402 miles
    Test number
    817709314109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass71,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,910 miles
    Test number
    937235813148
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail71,910 miles (+527)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,910 miles
    Test number
    597912213191
    • FailureFuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass71,383 miles (+1,798)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,383 miles
    Test number
    939774912139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,585 miles (+2,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,585 miles
    Test number
    847517881056
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass67,102 miles (+3,594)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    67,102 miles
    Test number
    912725969341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,508 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    63,508 miles
    Test number
    684858009008
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail63,508 miles (+6,639)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,508 miles
    Test number
    794008309008
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass56,869 miles (+6,932)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    56,869 miles
    Test number
    474594318030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,937 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    49,937 miles
    Test number
    310315517066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Questions about X748 PTW

Does X748 PTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X748 PTW expired on 25 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X748 PTW?
The MOT on X748 PTW expired on 25 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X748 PTW done?
X748 PTW was recorded at 76,088 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2022, an average of 1,657 miles a year.
Has X748 PTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X748 PTW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on X748 PTW 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 X748 PTW find?
X748 PTW passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; exhaust mounting defective touching body and nearly touching fuel tank; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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