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Ford Cougar

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y233 RRYMOT history

Y233 RRY is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 120,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2026
Mileage
120,963 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y233 RRY
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
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y233 RRY was last recorded at 120,963 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,486 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
477 miles
Average per year
3,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,963 miles
  • 2025 – 120,486 miles
  • 2023 – 118,662 miles
  • 2022 – 117,434 miles
  • 2021 – 115,671 miles
  • 2020 – 114,368 miles
  • 2019 – 112,032 miles
  • 2018 – 104,692 miles
  • 2017 – 97,967 miles
  • 2016 – 93,949 miles
  • 2015 – 90,485 miles
  • 2014 – 85,634 miles
  • 2013 – 81,437 miles
  • 2012 – 76,980 miles
  • 2011 – 72,443 miles
  • 2010 – 67,386 miles
  • 2008 – 65,406 miles
  • 2007 – 62,397 miles
  • 2006 – 57,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,963 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL TO FLOOR PAN (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL TO FLOOR PAN (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAKING OUT OF GASKET (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail120,963 miles (+477)2 dangerous11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,963 miles
    Test number
    926376827831
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL TO FLOOR PAN (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL TO FLOOR PAN (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAKING OUT OF GASKET (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass120,486 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    120,486 miles
    Test number
    520754233232
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail120,486 miles (+1,824)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,486 miles
    Test number
    297672520338
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,662 miles (+1,228)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    118,662 miles
    Test number
    632730732898
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair HAND BRAKE (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryVEHICLE CORRODED UNDERNEATH

  5. Pass117,434 miles (+1,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    117,434 miles
    Test number
    150354956835
    • AdvisoryFront and rear surface corrosion under vehicle.
    • AdvisoryParking brake just reaching required efficiency

  6. Pass115,671 miles (+1,303)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,671 miles
    Test number
    356886058225
    • AdvisoryFront Mesh section corroded and rear silencer.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill to inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just reaching required limits.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle.

  7. Pass114,368 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    114,368 miles
    Test number
    805903049992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,367 miles (+2,335)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,367 miles
    Test number
    930239963099
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail drop link top bolt (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail DROP LINK TOP BOLT (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass112,032 miles (+7,340)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    112,032 miles
    Test number
    929900874488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,692 miles
    Test number
    816608141892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,692 miles (+6,725)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,692 miles
    Test number
    600643430961
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW READING (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass97,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    97,967 miles
    Test number
    891093770448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail97,967 miles (+4,018)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,967 miles
    Test number
    412062170034
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1.10 (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Vertical link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass93,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    93,949 miles
    Test number
    482758361495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,949 miles (+3,464)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,949 miles
    Test number
    206946622364
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass90,485 miles (+4,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    90,485 miles
    Test number
    459568715220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass85,634 miles (+4,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,634 miles
    Test number
    956068594158
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass81,437 miles (+4,457)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,437 miles
    Test number
    857376603221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,980 miles (+4,537)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,980 miles
    Test number
    837618192166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,443 miles (+5,057)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    72,443 miles
    Test number
    375623791199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,386 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,386 miles
    Test number
    200082360148
    • NoteFront passenger seat does not fold forward

  22. Fail67,383 miles (+1,977)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,383 miles
    Test number
    940401560146
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront passenger seat does not fold forward

  23. Pass65,406 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    65,406 miles
    Test number
    521196038258
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  24. Fail65,406 miles (+3,009)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,406 miles
    Test number
    133986438269
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  25. Pass62,397 miles (+4,468)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    62,397 miles
    Test number
    283555137258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,929 miles (+3,797)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    57,929 miles
    Test number
    493719896189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass54,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,132 miles
    Test number
    541548046014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y233 RRY

Does Y233 RRY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y233 RRY expired on 20 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y233 RRY?
The MOT on Y233 RRY expired on 20 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y233 RRY done?
Y233 RRY was recorded at 120,963 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 3,328 miles a year.
Has Y233 RRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y233 RRY has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y233 RRY 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 Y233 RRY find?
Y233 RRY failed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 11 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability; offside rear anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn, and 12 more.

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