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Ford Cougar

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc

T231 CNOMOT history

T231 CNO is a blue petrol Ford Cougar first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 79,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2026
Mileage
79,653 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T231 CNO
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T231 CNO was last recorded at 79,653 miles on 26 Jun 2025, 1,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,551 miles · 9 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,102 miles
Average per year
2,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,653 miles
  • 2024 – 78,551 miles
  • 2023 – 78,414 miles
  • 2022 – 78,317 miles
  • 2021 – 76,590 miles
  • 2020 – 75,680 miles
  • 2019 – 73,559 miles
  • 2017 – 71,268 miles
  • 2016 – 68,779 miles
  • 2015 – 62,727 miles
  • 2013 – 59,938 miles
  • 2012 – 58,817 miles
  • 2011 – 54,387 miles
  • 2010 – 51,296 miles
  • 2009 – 42,489 miles
  • 2008 – 35,278 miles
  • 2007 – 28,612 miles
  • 2006 – 25,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,653 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • All underside steering/suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,653 miles (+1,102)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    79,653 miles
    Test number
    592882140245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass78,551 miles (+137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    78,551 miles
    Test number
    300437241284
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass78,414 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    78,414 miles
    Test number
    111837641565
    • AdvisoryAll underside steering/suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail78,413 miles (+96)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,413 miles
    Test number
    950226270773
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll underside steering/suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass78,317 miles (+1,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,317 miles
    Test number
    635656051818
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  6. Pass76,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    76,590 miles
    Test number
    607227167594
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded

  7. Fail76,590 miles (+312)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,590 miles
    Test number
    908728047890
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn

  8. Fail76,278 miles (+598)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,278 miles
    Test number
    882819000826
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass75,680 miles (+2,121)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,680 miles
    Test number
    948296837640
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner face badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass73,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,559 miles
    Test number
    691843139576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,559 miles (+2,291)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,559 miles
    Test number
    233556820503
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass71,268 miles (+2,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,268 miles
    Test number
    607950103247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass68,779 miles (+4,897)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,779 miles
    Test number
    170293772888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,882 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    63,882 miles
    Test number
    769770734057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,727 miles (+2,789)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,727 miles
    Test number
    886042605049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass59,938 miles (+1,121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,938 miles
    Test number
    485011563382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass58,817 miles (+4,430)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,817 miles
    Test number
    196713262397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre 2mm tread depth

  18. Pass54,387 miles (+3,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    54,387 miles
    Test number
    895442661331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass51,296 miles (+8,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,296 miles
    Test number
    682113660315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass42,489 miles (+7,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,489 miles
    Test number
    241965159347
    • 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)

  21. Pass35,278 miles (+3,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,278 miles
    Test number
    173606968309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass31,898 miles (+3,286)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,898 miles
    Test number
    172575908057
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  23. Pass28,612 miles (+3,415)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,612 miles
    Test number
    742079007068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,197 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    25,197 miles
    Test number
    190067906448
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T231 CNO

Does T231 CNO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T231 CNO expired on 8 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T231 CNO?
The MOT on T231 CNO expired on 8 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T231 CNO done?
T231 CNO was recorded at 79,653 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2025, an average of 2,797 miles a year.
Has T231 CNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T231 CNO has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T231 CNO 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 T231 CNO find?
T231 CNO passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os; power steering component has slight seepage from a component; rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os, and 3 more.

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