Ford Cougar
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc
T101 PBLMOT history
T101 PBL is a blue petrol Ford Cougar first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,988 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 81,988 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,174 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T101 PBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Cougar
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,544 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T101 PBL was last recorded at 81,988 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 1,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 80,477 miles · 10 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,511 miles
- Average per year
- 1,174 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,988 miles
- 2025 – 80,477 miles
- 2020 – 80,453 miles
- 2019 – 80,110 miles
- 2018 – 79,043 miles
- 2017 – 77,479 miles
- 2016 – 76,490 miles
- 2015 – 73,528 miles
- 2014 – 71,222 miles
- 2013 – 69,437 miles
- 2012 – 67,653 miles
- 2011 – 66,349 miles
- 2010 – 64,980 miles
- 2009 – 63,756 miles
- 2008 – 62,657 miles
- 2007 – 61,368 miles
- 2006 – 58,340 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,988 miles
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013
Rear exhaust rubber mount split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2018
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2018
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
22 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,988 miles (+1,511)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 81,988 miles
- Test number
- 444091809276
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass80,477 miles (+24)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 80,477 miles
- Test number
- 744690763820
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass80,453 miles (+343)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 80,453 miles
- Test number
- 848966692888
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass80,110 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 80,110 miles
- Test number
- 458582731966
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear corrosion on suspension components
Fail80,110 miles (+1,067)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,110 miles
- Test number
- 216200307371
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear corrosion on suspension components
Pass79,043 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 79,043 miles
- Test number
- 494125475351
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber mount split
Fail79,043 miles (+1,564)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,043 miles
- Test number
- 752691119313
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber mount split
Pass77,479 miles (+989)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 77,479 miles
- Test number
- 285369392487
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer tread
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner and outer tread
Pass76,490 miles (+2,962)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 76,490 miles
- Test number
- 626089427921
- AdvisoryNearside Front and offside front tyres starting to wear on inner tread
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner tread
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass73,528 miles (+2,306)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 73,528 miles
- Test number
- 728904115115
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner tread
Pass71,222 miles (+1,785)8 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 71,222 miles
- Test number
- 555824704130
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront registration plate damaged but unlikely to be misread
- NoteFuel tank supporting straps rusty and corroded
Pass69,437 miles (+1,784)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 69,437 miles
- Test number
- 848425893085
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass67,653 miles (+14)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 67,653 miles
- Test number
- 769455992048
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail67,639 miles (+1,290)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,639 miles
- Test number
- 346484792029
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass66,349 miles (+1,369)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 66,349 miles
- Test number
- 176261091445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,980 miles (+1,224)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 64,980 miles
- Test number
- 594869980022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,756 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 63,756 miles
- Test number
- 251832679009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,756 miles (+1,099)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,756 miles
- Test number
- 653490579042
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass62,657 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 62,657 miles
- Test number
- 733468658039
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail62,651 miles (+1,283)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,651 miles
- Test number
- 860933658075
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,368 miles (+3,028)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 61,368 miles
- Test number
- 763311877009
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,340 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 58,340 miles
- Test number
- 313896766012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T101 PBL
- Does T101 PBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T101 PBL is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T101 PBL?
- The MOT on T101 PBL is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T101 PBL done?
- T101 PBL was recorded at 81,988 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 1,174 miles a year.
- Has T101 PBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T101 PBL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2019.
- Has the mileage on T101 PBL 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 T101 PBL find?
- T101 PBL passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.
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