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Ford Cougar

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y52 DFRMOT history

Y52 DFR is a green petrol Ford Cougar first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 69,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
69,336 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y52 DFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Cougar
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y52 DFR was last recorded at 69,336 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,336 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,336 miles
  • 2025 – 66,603 miles
  • 2024 – 65,292 miles
  • 2023 – 63,975 miles
  • 2022 – 62,534 miles
  • 2020 – 60,406 miles
  • 2019 – 58,030 miles
  • 2018 – 41,911 miles
  • 2016 – 38,118 miles
  • 2015 – 37,944 miles
  • 2014 – 36,344 miles
  • 2012 – 34,312 miles
  • 2011 – 30,204 miles
  • 2010 – 28,985 miles
  • 2009 – 27,413 miles
  • 2008 – 25,904 miles
  • 2007 – 21,530 miles
  • 2006 – 18,500 miles
  • 2005 – 17,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,336 miles
  • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS LEG (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS LEG (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,336 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    69,336 miles
    Test number
    884827052949
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS LEG (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS LEG (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail69,336 miles (+2,733)4 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,336 miles
    Test number
    936546588183
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS LEG (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS LEG (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass66,603 miles (+1,311)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    66,603 miles
    Test number
    751861165619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,292 miles (+1,317)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    65,292 miles
    Test number
    885297794395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,975 miles (+1,441)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    63,975 miles
    Test number
    206181673073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,534 miles (+2,128)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    62,534 miles
    Test number
    357895337390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,406 miles (+2,376)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,406 miles
    Test number
    908468421509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,030 miles (+12,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,030 miles
    Test number
    656587177079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass45,540 miles (+3,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    45,540 miles
    Test number
    236160258791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass41,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    41,911 miles
    Test number
    214825567222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail41,911 miles (+3,793)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,911 miles
    Test number
    499902239924
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass38,118 miles (+174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    38,118 miles
    Test number
    870860362967
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass37,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    37,944 miles
    Test number
    649568005287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,944 miles (+1,600)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,944 miles
    Test number
    577555005281
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass36,344 miles (+2,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,344 miles
    Test number
    969236694183
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail34,312 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,312 miles
    Test number
    299378422352
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass34,312 miles (+4,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    34,312 miles
    Test number
    447398122396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass30,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    30,204 miles
    Test number
    309676021394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,204 miles (+1,219)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,204 miles
    Test number
    429576221446
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass28,985 miles (+1,572)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,985 miles
    Test number
    474040130357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,413 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,413 miles
    Test number
    840814339314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,904 miles (+4,374)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,904 miles
    Test number
    513531498274
    • AdvisoryInner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre nail
    • NoteO/s/r tyre nail

  23. Pass21,530 miles (+3,030)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,530 miles
    Test number
    450060697227
    • DangerousPASSENGER FRONT SEAT BACK WILL NOT TIP FOLWARD TO ALLOW AXCESS TO REAR
    • NoteANTI FREEZE 30%

  24. Pass18,500 miles (+1,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    18,500 miles
    Test number
    441728006437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass17,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    17,139 miles
    Test number
    451916225386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail17,139 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,139 miles
    Test number
    573106225324
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about Y52 DFR

Does Y52 DFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y52 DFR is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y52 DFR?
The MOT on Y52 DFR is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y52 DFR done?
Y52 DFR was recorded at 69,336 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 2,593 miles a year.
Has Y52 DFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y52 DFR has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y52 DFR 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 Y52 DFR find?
Y52 DFR passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg, and 3 more.

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