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Ford Cougar

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 2,544 cc

T23 VDRMOT history

T23 VDR is a green petrol Ford Cougar first used on 13 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2023
Mileage
121,190 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 VDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Cougar
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,544 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 VDR was last recorded at 121,190 miles on 18 Aug 2022, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,150 miles · 16 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
3,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 121,190 miles
  • 2021 – 121,150 miles
  • 2020 – 120,575 miles
  • 2019 – 119,520 miles
  • 2018 – 118,986 miles
  • 2017 – 116,501 miles
  • 2016 – 112,704 miles
  • 2015 – 108,890 miles
  • 2014 – 105,337 miles
  • 2013 – 100,231 miles
  • 2012 – 95,394 miles
  • 2011 – 90,611 miles
  • 2010 – 85,775 miles
  • 2009 – 78,546 miles
  • 2008 – 71,440 miles
  • 2007 – 65,456 miles
  • 2006 – 58,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,190 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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, 2011–2016

  • Some surface corrosion to rear sub frame

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,190 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    121,190 miles
    Test number
    495652382877
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    121,150 miles
    Test number
    878296539591
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail121,147 miles (+572)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,147 miles
    Test number
    146320290874
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass120,575 miles (+1,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    120,575 miles
    Test number
    835873746056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,520 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,520 miles
    Test number
    672024647819
    • AdvisorySome surface corrosion to rear sub frame

  6. Fail119,511 miles (+525)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,511 miles
    Test number
    377631260845
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake pipe corroded alongside fuel tank and marked in white chalk (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySome surface corrosion to rear sub frame

  7. Pass118,986 miles (+2,485)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    118,986 miles
    Test number
    370546195655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,501 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,501 miles
    Test number
    101691646060
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn

  9. Fail116,499 miles (+3,795)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,499 miles
    Test number
    399045592361
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn

  10. Pass112,704 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    112,704 miles
    Test number
    767636722219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre out of shape

  11. Fail112,697 miles (+3,807)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,697 miles
    Test number
    165343392369
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre out of shape

  12. Pass108,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    108,890 miles
    Test number
    729442915175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,890 miles (+3,553)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,890 miles
    Test number
    629553105170
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  14. Pass105,337 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    105,337 miles
    Test number
    229369904127
    • NoteOffside front lower wishbone arm front inner bush split

  15. Fail105,337 miles (+5,106)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,337 miles
    Test number
    509994404178
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront inner brake pads very low
    • NoteOffside front lower wishbone arm front inner bush split

  16. Pass100,231 miles (+4,837)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,231 miles
    Test number
    438055303164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,394 miles (+4,783)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    95,394 miles
    Test number
    835379802122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    90,611 miles
    Test number
    188043501149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,611 miles (+4,836)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,611 miles
    Test number
    908171301112
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteWater leaking at washer pump

  20. Pass85,775 miles (+7,229)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    85,775 miles
    Test number
    791956090066
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  21. Pass78,546 miles (+7,106)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    78,546 miles
    Test number
    720989999084
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish on outside edges

  22. Pass71,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    71,440 miles
    Test number
    232005798091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,440 miles (+5,984)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,440 miles
    Test number
    302108288062
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  24. Pass65,456 miles (+7,227)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,456 miles
    Test number
    341032787018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,229 miles
    Test number
    543775976076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T23 VDR

Does T23 VDR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T23 VDR expired on 17 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T23 VDR?
The MOT on T23 VDR expired on 17 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T23 VDR done?
T23 VDR was recorded at 121,190 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2022, an average of 3,833 miles a year.
Has T23 VDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 VDR has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T23 VDR 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 T23 VDR find?
T23 VDR passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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