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Ford Cougar

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,544 cc

X778 CAEMOT history

X778 CAE is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 78,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
78,582 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X778 CAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Cougar
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,544 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X778 CAE was last recorded at 78,582 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 1,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,426 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,156 miles
Average per year
1,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,582 miles
  • 2025 – 77,426 miles
  • 2024 – 74,724 miles
  • 2023 – 73,781 miles
  • 2022 – 73,329 miles
  • 2021 – 72,865 miles
  • 2020 – 72,680 miles
  • 2018 – 72,136 miles
  • 2017 – 71,253 miles
  • 2016 – 70,291 miles
  • 2015 – 68,960 miles
  • 2014 – 67,211 miles
  • 2013 – 66,394 miles
  • 2012 – 65,631 miles
  • 2011 – 63,089 miles
  • 2010 – 60,899 miles
  • 2009 – 59,914 miles
  • 2008 – 58,983 miles
  • 2007 – 56,281 miles
  • 2006 – 50,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,582 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,582 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    78,582 miles
    Test number
    720118875025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,426 miles (+2,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    77,426 miles
    Test number
    545345123783
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes have been coated, underside of vehicle has been undersealed

  3. Pass74,724 miles (+873)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,724 miles
    Test number
    649706375371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,851 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    73,851 miles
    Test number
    931627895000
    • 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))

  5. Pass73,781 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,781 miles
    Test number
    524207004732
    • 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))

  6. Fail73,781 miles (+452)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,781 miles
    Test number
    189249187696
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass73,329 miles (+464)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    73,329 miles
    Test number
    590270884157
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass72,865 miles (+185)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,865 miles
    Test number
    152893444325
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sills & prescribe areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake slightly loose

  9. Pass72,680 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,680 miles
    Test number
    652475605541
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail72,680 miles (+544)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,680 miles
    Test number
    713884337398
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass72,136 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,136 miles
    Test number
    793965731150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,113 miles (+860)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,113 miles
    Test number
    407397727996
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass71,253 miles (+962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,253 miles
    Test number
    331282719789
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front floor sections corroded

  14. Pass70,291 miles (+1,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    70,291 miles
    Test number
    486556446509
    • AdvisoryRear suspension cross member slightly corroded

  15. Pass68,960 miles (+1,749)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    68,960 miles
    Test number
    548863607610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,211 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,211 miles
    Test number
    165093194231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,394 miles (+763)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,394 miles
    Test number
    618387793295
    • NoteH/brake and f/brake reading slightly low on rear offside

  18. Pass65,631 miles (+2,542)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    65,631 miles
    Test number
    268059582212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,089 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,089 miles
    Test number
    237274901359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,899 miles (+985)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    60,899 miles
    Test number
    953701400371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,914 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,914 miles
    Test number
    391689199463
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass59,914 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,914 miles
    Test number
    753989799273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,983 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    58,983 miles
    Test number
    621339008394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,982 miles (+2,701)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,982 miles
    Test number
    192334008309
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass56,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    56,281 miles
    Test number
    233776797212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail56,281 miles (+5,814)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,281 miles
    Test number
    230745697254
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  27. Pass50,467 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    50,467 miles
    Test number
    833293796282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about X778 CAE

Does X778 CAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X778 CAE is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X778 CAE?
The MOT on X778 CAE is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X778 CAE done?
X778 CAE was recorded at 78,582 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 1,419 miles a year.
Has X778 CAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X778 CAE has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on X778 CAE 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 X778 CAE find?
X778 CAE passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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