Ford Cougar
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,544 cc
X781 DLBMOT history
X781 DLB is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 22 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 69,578 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 69,578 mi
- At MOT on 29 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,141 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X781 DLB
- 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
- 22 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
X781 DLB was last recorded at 69,578 miles on 29 Oct 2024, 5,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Jul 2013: 49,727 miles, lower than 49,775 miles on 10 Jul 2013.
- 24 Mar 2016: 52,227 miles, lower than 54,110 miles on 23 Jul 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 64,130 miles · 28 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5,448 miles
- Average per year
- 2,141 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 69,578 miles
- 2023 – 64,130 miles
- 2022 – 58,402 miles
- 2021 – 57,199 miles
- 2020 – 55,689 miles
- 2019 – 55,053 miles
- 2018 – 54,664 miles
- 2017 – 53,665 miles
- 2016 – 52,227 miles
- 2015 – 54,110 miles
- 2014 – 50,618 miles
- 2013 – 49,727 miles
- 2012 – 48,553 miles
- 2011 – 46,509 miles
- 2010 – 43,121 miles
- 2009 – 41,403 miles
- 2008 – 40,122 miles
- 2007 – 37,355 miles
- 2006 – 34,122 miles
- 2005 – 28,607 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,578 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Rear General Corrosion Under Vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Full MOT history
27 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,578 miles (+5,448)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 69,578 miles
- Test number
- 750267466261
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass64,130 miles (+5,728)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 64,130 miles
- Test number
- 194789711625
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,402 miles (+1,203)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 58,402 miles
- Test number
- 439364433511
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUNDERSIDE SHOEING SIGNS OF WELDING REPAIR
Pass57,199 miles (+1,510)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 57,199 miles
- Test number
- 971339762418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,689 miles (+87)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 55,689 miles
- Test number
- 994000225375
- AdvisoryRear General Corrosion Under Vehicle
Fail55,602 miles (+121)7 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,602 miles
- Test number
- 689672674700
- MajorFuel pipe insecure Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Union (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear General Corrosion Under Vehicle
Pass55,481 miles (+428)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 55,481 miles
- Test number
- 898473596940
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass55,053 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 55,053 miles
- Test number
- 892499891803
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail55,053 miles (+389)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,053 miles
- Test number
- 545008886495
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass54,664 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 54,664 miles
- Test number
- 538227930584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,659 miles (+994)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,659 miles
- Test number
- 818361663486
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Pass53,665 miles (+1,438)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 53,665 miles
- Test number
- 678146035635
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones all bushes perished (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and reduced braking area (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut,not to cords
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms/links bushes perishing
- AdvisoryBoth rack gaiters twisted
- AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
Pass52,227 miles (-1,883)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 52,227 miles
- Test number
- 952243716247
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (2.4.G.1)
Pass54,110 miles (+2,671)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 54,110 miles
- Test number
- 426694505294
- NoteCorrosion forming on suspension componants
Fail51,439 miles (+821)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,439 miles
- Test number
- 465642105232
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteCorrosion forming on suspension componants
Pass50,618 miles (+1)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 50,618 miles
- Test number
- 166981194191
- NoteFront and rear subframes corroded
Fail50,617 miles (+890)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,617 miles
- Test number
- 675730194156
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- NoteFront and rear subframes corroded
Pass49,727 miles (-48)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 49,727 miles
- Test number
- 236702393483
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAll 4 tyres have cuts in them
Fail49,775 miles (+1,222)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,775 miles
- Test number
- 488041293146
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAll 4 tyres have cuts in them
- NoteCoolant light on
- NoteT c light on
Pass48,553 miles (+2,044)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 48,553 miles
- Test number
- 898294192138
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAll tyres sidewalls cracking
Pass46,509 miles (+3,388)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 46,509 miles
- Test number
- 217217681429
- NoteUnderside of vehicle including suspension and exhaust generally corroded
- NoteAll tyres starting to perish
Pass43,121 miles (+1,718)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 43,121 miles
- Test number
- 983716710262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,403 miles (+1,281)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 41,403 miles
- Test number
- 350449939417
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass40,122 miles (+2,767)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 40,122 miles
- Test number
- 752149448264
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass37,355 miles (+3,233)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 37,355 miles
- Test number
- 990375957222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,122 miles (+5,515)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 34,122 miles
- Test number
- 773545756296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,607 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 28,607 miles
- Test number
- 952391155284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X781 DLB
- Does X781 DLB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X781 DLB expired on 28 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X781 DLB?
- The MOT on X781 DLB expired on 28 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X781 DLB done?
- X781 DLB was recorded at 69,578 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2024, an average of 2,141 miles a year.
- Has X781 DLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X781 DLB has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2020.
- Has the mileage on X781 DLB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 11 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X781 DLB find?
- X781 DLB passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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