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Ford Cougar

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc

T144 KEWMOT history

T144 KEW is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 84,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2024
Mileage
84,941 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T144 KEW
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T144 KEW was last recorded at 84,941 miles on 19 Apr 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,941 miles · 12 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 84,941 miles
  • 2022 – 84,417 miles
  • 2021 – 83,781 miles
  • 2019 – 80,236 miles
  • 2018 – 73,150 miles
  • 2017 – 65,226 miles
  • 2016 – 54,795 miles
  • 2015 – 44,560 miles
  • 2014 – 42,210 miles
  • 2013 – 39,918 miles
  • 2012 – 39,391 miles
  • 2011 – 35,740 miles
  • 2010 – 30,696 miles
  • 2009 – 25,632 miles
  • 2008 – 24,654 miles
  • 2007 – 22,444 miles
  • 2006 – 20,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,941 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,941 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    84,941 miles
    Test number
    233255552938
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail84,941 miles (+524)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,941 miles
    Test number
    468100958946
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill to floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,417 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    84,417 miles
    Test number
    816710943520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,781 miles (+3,545)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,781 miles
    Test number
    280704524929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,236 miles
    Test number
    436885809586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,236 miles (+7,086)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,236 miles
    Test number
    727911321881
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  7. Pass73,150 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,150 miles
    Test number
    308879213326
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  8. Fail73,150 miles (+7,924)1 failure4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,150 miles
    Test number
    970903623759
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  9. Pass65,226 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,226 miles
    Test number
    188130778625
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail65,226 miles (+10,431)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,226 miles
    Test number
    304023164434
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass54,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,795 miles
    Test number
    721433524225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,795 miles (+10,235)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,795 miles
    Test number
    176680529871
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported back box rubber (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass44,560 miles (+2,350)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,560 miles
    Test number
    438247005168
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass42,210 miles (+2,292)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,210 miles
    Test number
    435758794017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,918 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,918 miles
    Test number
    678065503141
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNeardside headlamp slightly deteriorated (misted/foggy)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked/perished
    • NoteOffside and nearside wiper blades split

  16. Fail39,918 miles (+527)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,918 miles
    Test number
    546675103108
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNeardside headlamp slightly deteriorated (misted/foggy)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked/perished
    • NoteOffside and nearside wiper blades split
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting rubbers defective

  17. Pass39,391 miles (+21)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,391 miles
    Test number
    478686682049
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer sidewall perrished

  18. Fail39,370 miles (+3,630)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,370 miles
    Test number
    198996472494
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer sidewall perrished

  19. Pass35,740 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,740 miles
    Test number
    878341981162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Fail35,698 miles (+5,002)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,698 miles
    Test number
    397330281101
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass30,696 miles (+21)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,696 miles
    Test number
    820408800237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing more on inner edge

  22. Fail30,675 miles (+5,043)9 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,675 miles
    Test number
    262057990187
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing more on inner edge

  23. Fail25,632 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,632 miles
    Test number
    161149469177
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass25,632 miles (+978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,632 miles
    Test number
    480799469183
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass24,654 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    24,654 miles
    Test number
    714451418261
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  26. Fail24,654 miles (+2,210)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,654 miles
    Test number
    264690718241
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  27. Pass22,444 miles (+2,424)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    22,444 miles
    Test number
    812125207204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    20,020 miles
    Test number
    553195616294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T144 KEW

Does T144 KEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T144 KEW expired on 18 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T144 KEW?
The MOT on T144 KEW expired on 18 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T144 KEW done?
T144 KEW was recorded at 84,941 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2023, an average of 3,885 miles a year.
Has T144 KEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T144 KEW has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T144 KEW 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 T144 KEW find?
T144 KEW passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2023 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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