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Ford Cougar

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,988 cc

L8 AADMOT history

L8 AAD is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 58,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jan 2024
Mileage
58,022 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 AAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Cougar
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 AAD was last recorded at 58,022 miles on 23 Jan 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,022 miles · 20 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 58,022 miles
  • 2020 – 56,371 miles
  • 2019 – 55,925 miles
  • 2018 – 55,571 miles
  • 2017 – 55,150 miles
  • 2016 – 53,043 miles
  • 2015 – 51,305 miles
  • 2014 – 49,151 miles
  • 2013 – 47,604 miles
  • 2012 – 45,341 miles
  • 2011 – 43,703 miles
  • 2010 – 41,682 miles
  • 2009 – 40,099 miles
  • 2008 – 38,384 miles
  • 2006 – 36,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,022 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,022 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    58,022 miles
    Test number
    649263608552
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail58,022 miles (+1,651)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,022 miles
    Test number
    627769787869
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass56,371 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    56,371 miles
    Test number
    499560379345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,925 miles (+354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,925 miles
    Test number
    731807007029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass55,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,571 miles
    Test number
    478712511127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail55,571 miles (+421)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,571 miles
    Test number
    884145233516
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

  7. Pass55,150 miles (+2,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    55,150 miles
    Test number
    452899000496
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass53,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,043 miles
    Test number
    196025213885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail53,043 miles (+1,738)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,043 miles
    Test number
    884508937026
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass51,305 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,305 miles
    Test number
    579702845151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,283 miles (+2,132)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,283 miles
    Test number
    297898135424
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail49,151 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,151 miles
    Test number
    216090744186
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on edges

  13. Pass49,151 miles (+1,547)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,151 miles
    Test number
    339710444157
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on edges

  14. Pass47,604 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,604 miles
    Test number
    735214743118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,596 miles (+2,255)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,596 miles
    Test number
    418063243122
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass45,341 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,341 miles
    Test number
    735965812152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,703 miles (+2,021)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,703 miles
    Test number
    868820741190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,682 miles
    Test number
    563001790032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,682 miles (+1,583)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,682 miles
    Test number
    693181590022
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  20. Fail40,099 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,099 miles
    Test number
    511722299064
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass40,099 miles (+1,715)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,099 miles
    Test number
    523352399096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,384 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,384 miles
    Test number
    392527018012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,229 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    36,229 miles
    Test number
    162085786225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  24. Fail36,229 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,229 miles
    Test number
    972205986260
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Questions about L8 AAD

Does L8 AAD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 AAD expired on 22 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 AAD?
The MOT on L8 AAD expired on 22 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 AAD done?
L8 AAD was recorded at 58,022 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2023, an average of 1,338 miles a year.
Has L8 AAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 AAD has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 AAD 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 L8 AAD find?
L8 AAD passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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