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Ford Cougar

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y254 SBYMOT history

Y254 SBY is a black petrol Ford Cougar first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 59,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
59,495 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y254 SBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Cougar
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y254 SBY was last recorded at 59,495 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,566 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
929 miles
Average per year
1,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,495 miles
  • 2025 – 58,566 miles
  • 2024 – 57,349 miles
  • 2023 – 56,764 miles
  • 2022 – 54,539 miles
  • 2021 – 53,165 miles
  • 2020 – 52,436 miles
  • 2019 – 51,676 miles
  • 2018 – 50,326 miles
  • 2017 – 48,423 miles
  • 2016 – 46,126 miles
  • 2015 – 44,809 miles
  • 2014 – 43,594 miles
  • 2013 – 43,343 miles
  • 2012 – 40,883 miles
  • 2011 – 39,649 miles
  • 2010 – 37,877 miles
  • 2009 – 33,106 miles
  • 2008 – 31,175 miles
  • 2007 – 29,842 miles
  • 2006 – 27,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,495 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.

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass59,495 miles (+929)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    59,495 miles
    Test number
    430532899559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,566 miles (+1,217)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    58,566 miles
    Test number
    387330490292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    57,349 miles
    Test number
    522005581057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail57,349 miles (+585)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,349 miles
    Test number
    658540651282
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass56,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    56,764 miles
    Test number
    927989741244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail56,764 miles (+2,225)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,764 miles
    Test number
    912258076103
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass54,539 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    54,539 miles
    Test number
    301195215670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,528 miles (+1,363)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,528 miles
    Test number
    605510628050
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear all four also offside central to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass53,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,165 miles
    Test number
    864946121104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,165 miles (+729)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,165 miles
    Test number
    651457290443
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass52,436 miles (+760)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    52,436 miles
    Test number
    709269868607
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass51,676 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    51,676 miles
    Test number
    646240765484
    • AdvisoryFront 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))

  13. Fail51,676 miles (+1,350)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,676 miles
    Test number
    811058264566
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))

  14. Pass50,326 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    50,326 miles
    Test number
    985772793984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,300 miles (+1,877)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,300 miles
    Test number
    161573047082
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass48,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,423 miles
    Test number
    549070319059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,423 miles (+2,297)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,423 miles
    Test number
    689951930835
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass46,126 miles (+1,317)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    46,126 miles
    Test number
    794505820132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,809 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    44,809 miles
    Test number
    246940145014
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNsr tyre has nail in

  20. Fail44,809 miles (+1,215)1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,809 miles
    Test number
    316120245091
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNsr tyre has nail in

  21. Pass43,594 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    43,594 miles
    Test number
    649475244007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,343 miles
    Test number
    809251253049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,343 miles (+2,460)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,343 miles
    Test number
    208121453028
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

  24. Pass40,883 miles (+1,234)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    40,883 miles
    Test number
    587759932074
    • NoteRear exhaust rubbers deterioated/ split need replacement urgently

  25. Pass39,649 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,649 miles
    Test number
    945819531061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,877 miles
    Test number
    172561620471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,877 miles (+4,771)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,877 miles
    Test number
    601430420075
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass33,106 miles (+1,931)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    33,106 miles
    Test number
    521186229037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass31,175 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    31,175 miles
    Test number
    292996338078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass29,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    29,842 miles
    Test number
    892664557006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail29,842 miles (+1,987)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,842 miles
    Test number
    904003857040
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront pads around 80% worn

  32. Pass27,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    27,855 miles
    Test number
    733078446022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y254 SBY

Does Y254 SBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y254 SBY is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y254 SBY?
The MOT on Y254 SBY is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y254 SBY done?
Y254 SBY was recorded at 59,495 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 1,583 miles a year.
Has Y254 SBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y254 SBY has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y254 SBY 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 Y254 SBY find?
Y254 SBY passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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