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Ford Cougar

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L15 DJMMOT history

L15 DJM is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 19 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 104,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
104,072 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 DJM
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
19 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 DJM was last recorded at 104,072 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 2,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,863 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,209 miles
Average per year
4,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,072 miles
  • 2025 – 101,863 miles
  • 2024 – 99,797 miles
  • 2023 – 95,581 miles
  • 2022 – 90,393 miles
  • 2021 – 85,750 miles
  • 2020 – 83,609 miles
  • 2019 – 74,914 miles
  • 2018 – 72,572 miles
  • 2017 – 71,905 miles
  • 2016 – 65,849 miles
  • 2015 – 52,198 miles
  • 2014 – 44,894 miles
  • 2013 – 37,674 miles
  • 2012 – 36,042 miles
  • 2011 – 33,835 miles
  • 2010 – 30,381 miles
  • 2009 – 27,916 miles
  • 2008 – 24,317 miles
  • 2007 – 20,374 miles
  • 2006 – 16,506 miles
  • 2005 – 13,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,072 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

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.

  • Corrosion to rear subframe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,072 miles (+2,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    104,072 miles
    Test number
    135335456834
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Pass101,863 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    101,863 miles
    Test number
    490363777820
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe

  3. Fail101,842 miles (+2,045)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,842 miles
    Test number
    282347706928
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe

  4. Pass99,797 miles (+4,216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    99,797 miles
    Test number
    347120860946
    • AdvisoryCar has been heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass95,581 miles (+5,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    95,581 miles
    Test number
    339116914711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass90,393 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    90,393 miles
    Test number
    110641908055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail90,393 miles (+4,643)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,393 miles
    Test number
    193315037064
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,750 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    85,750 miles
    Test number
    918256901489
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail85,750 miles (+2,141)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,750 miles
    Test number
    503705838504
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass83,609 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    83,609 miles
    Test number
    811067232839
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail83,609 miles (+8,695)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,609 miles
    Test number
    512282862424
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass74,914 miles (+2,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    74,914 miles
    Test number
    121153450501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass72,572 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,572 miles
    Test number
    916520515589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,905 miles (+6,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,905 miles
    Test number
    962190111743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

  15. Pass65,849 miles (+13,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,849 miles
    Test number
    959852597702
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass52,198 miles (+7,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,198 miles
    Test number
    935129455191
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass44,894 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,894 miles
    Test number
    267767254174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,875 miles (+7,201)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,875 miles
    Test number
    785075354130
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass37,674 miles (+1,632)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,674 miles
    Test number
    415205653160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,042 miles (+2,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    36,042 miles
    Test number
    195613632262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass33,835 miles (+3,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,835 miles
    Test number
    938587931229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass30,381 miles (+2,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,381 miles
    Test number
    902046140264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass27,916 miles (+3,599)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,916 miles
    Test number
    341097249485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,317 miles (+3,943)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,317 miles
    Test number
    731045848251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,374 miles (+3,868)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,374 miles
    Test number
    283847347213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,506 miles (+2,610)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    16,506 miles
    Test number
    374377546422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    13,896 miles
    Test number
    710248045249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 DJM

Does L15 DJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 DJM is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 DJM?
The MOT on L15 DJM is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 DJM done?
L15 DJM was recorded at 104,072 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 4,426 miles a year.
Has L15 DJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 DJM has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 DJM 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 L15 DJM find?
L15 DJM passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: underbody corrosion.

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