1998 Ford Cougar 2.5L Petrol · S515 CAV
1998 Ford Cougar (2.5L, petrol). First registered 17 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 110,759 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD COUGAR
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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S515 CAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 110,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S515 CAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Cougar (S515 CAV) between May 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement possible caliper siezed ? (1.1.15 (e))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
S515 CAV Mileage History
- 17/05/2023103,728 mi
- 09/08/2024107,810 mi+4,082 mi
- 13/08/2024107,811 mi+1 mi
- 30/07/2025110,750 mi+2,939 mi
- 12/08/2025110,759 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 3,140 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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