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Ford Cougar

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc

T208 ADNMOT history

T208 ADN is a blue petrol Ford Cougar first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 73,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2024
Mileage
73,471 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T208 ADN
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
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T208 ADN was last recorded at 73,471 miles on 18 Apr 2024, 3,966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,505 miles · 17 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3,966 miles
Average per year
1,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 73,471 miles
  • 2023 – 69,505 miles
  • 2022 – 63,858 miles
  • 2021 – 62,601 miles
  • 2020 – 60,894 miles
  • 2019 – 60,279 miles
  • 2017 – 59,169 miles
  • 2014 – 58,353 miles
  • 2013 – 57,607 miles
  • 2012 – 56,854 miles
  • 2011 – 56,025 miles
  • 2010 – 54,918 miles
  • 2009 – 53,479 miles
  • 2008 – 53,446 miles
  • 2007 – 53,303 miles
  • 2006 – 52,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail73,471 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath
  • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail73,471 miles (+3,966)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,471 miles
    Test number
    694387499430
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass69,505 miles (+5,647)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    69,505 miles
    Test number
    273460662521
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  3. Pass63,858 miles (+1,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    63,858 miles
    Test number
    724589416066
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front/rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass62,601 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    62,601 miles
    Test number
    315620812248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Fail62,601 miles (+1,707)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,601 miles
    Test number
    946485341051
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Pass60,894 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    60,894 miles
    Test number
    397968826323
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail60,894 miles (+615)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,894 miles
    Test number
    404328498334
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass60,279 miles (+1,110)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,279 miles
    Test number
    311807595313
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rubber hangers perishing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose corroded filler neck pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass59,169 miles (+816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    59,169 miles
    Test number
    808149581640
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded some underneath (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre starting to crack and perish

  10. Pass58,353 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,353 miles
    Test number
    188053254220
    • NotePower steering pipes rusty

  11. Fail58,352 miles (+745)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,352 miles
    Test number
    615231154291
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePower steering pipes rusty

  12. Pass57,607 miles (+753)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,607 miles
    Test number
    748419153279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass56,854 miles (+829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,854 miles
    Test number
    597514852282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass56,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,025 miles
    Test number
    108802161290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,025 miles (+1,107)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,025 miles
    Test number
    309862761266
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass54,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    54,918 miles
    Test number
    700275660229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,918 miles (+1,439)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,918 miles
    Test number
    750014260281
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass53,479 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,479 miles
    Test number
    152825069215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,446 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,446 miles
    Test number
    901746398188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,436 miles (+133)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,436 miles
    Test number
    762633698110
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass53,303 miles (+1,108)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    53,303 miles
    Test number
    170490397134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,195 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    52,195 miles
    Test number
    190378826196
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread perished on inner edge

Questions about T208 ADN

Does T208 ADN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T208 ADN expired on 14 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T208 ADN?
The MOT on T208 ADN expired on 14 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T208 ADN done?
T208 ADN was recorded at 73,471 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2024, an average of 1,186 miles a year.
Has T208 ADN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T208 ADN has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T208 ADN 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 T208 ADN find?
T208 ADN failed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2024 with 2 major defects and 9 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; general corrosion underneath, and 8 more.

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