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Ford Cougar

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc

T140 UPPMOT history

T140 UPP is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2026
Mileage
99,805 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T140 UPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Cougar
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,544 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T140 UPP was last recorded at 99,805 miles on 13 Jan 2025, 4,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jan 2022: 76,591 miles, lower than 78,365 miles on 10 Nov 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
95,517 miles · 19 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
4,288 miles
Average per year
3,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,805 miles
  • 2024 – 95,517 miles
  • 2023 – 85,665 miles
  • 2022 – 76,616 miles
  • 2020 – 78,365 miles
  • 2019 – 64,293 miles
  • 2018 – 59,135 miles
  • 2017 – 57,174 miles
  • 2016 – 54,551 miles
  • 2013 – 51,746 miles
  • 2012 – 48,207 miles
  • 2011 – 44,771 miles
  • 2010 – 41,893 miles
  • 2009 – 41,443 miles
  • 2008 – 39,153 miles
  • 2007 – 34,975 miles
  • 2006 – 31,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,805 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryDip beam deteriorated

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.

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes on underside of car (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,805 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    99,805 miles
    Test number
    880598463579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDip beam deteriorated

  2. Fail99,805 miles (+4,288)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,805 miles
    Test number
    393129332889
    • MajorRear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both sides (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDip beam deteriorated

  3. Pass95,517 miles (+9,852)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    95,517 miles
    Test number
    175436831938
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass85,665 miles (+334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,665 miles
    Test number
    136125684606
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail85,331 miles (+8,715)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,331 miles
    Test number
    974855620653
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass76,616 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    76,616 miles
    Test number
    405155149772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail76,591 miles (-1,774)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,591 miles
    Test number
    963114915896
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (BOTH) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass78,365 miles (+8,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,365 miles
    Test number
    614951453176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail70,364 miles (+6,071)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,364 miles
    Test number
    448333781672
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass64,293 miles (+5,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,293 miles
    Test number
    143755976225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass59,135 miles (+1,961)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,135 miles
    Test number
    406496542529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (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))

  12. Pass57,174 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,174 miles
    Test number
    733929911974
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded pipes on underside of car (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail57,161 miles (+2,610)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,161 miles
    Test number
    469897016121
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded pipes on underside of car (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass54,551 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    54,551 miles
    Test number
    744952699447
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust mount splitting
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint hose damp (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded slightly rusty (2.3.2)

  15. Fail54,551 miles (+2,805)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,551 miles
    Test number
    125758424963
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip beam and very low (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres split (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust mount splitting
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint hose damp (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded slightly rusty (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front badly worn inside edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all faces rusty (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass51,746 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,746 miles
    Test number
    739524393032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Fail51,746 miles (+3,539)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,746 miles
    Test number
    839184893092
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass48,207 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,207 miles
    Test number
    377885392091
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Fail48,207 miles (+3,436)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,207 miles
    Test number
    426495592004
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass44,771 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,771 miles
    Test number
    759266191080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,732 miles (+2,839)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,732 miles
    Test number
    749461491090
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  22. Pass41,893 miles (+450)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,893 miles
    Test number
    863575970086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,443 miles (+2,290)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,443 miles
    Test number
    352726079009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,153 miles (+4,178)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,153 miles
    Test number
    980493158050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,975 miles (+3,542)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,975 miles
    Test number
    394780467008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    31,433 miles
    Test number
    302314756056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T140 UPP

Does T140 UPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T140 UPP expired on 31 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T140 UPP?
The MOT on T140 UPP expired on 31 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T140 UPP done?
T140 UPP was recorded at 99,805 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2025, an average of 3,620 miles a year.
Has T140 UPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T140 UPP has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T140 UPP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T140 UPP find?
T140 UPP passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; dip beam deteriorated.

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