Ford Cougar
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc
T259 VACMOT history
T259 VAC is a blue petrol Ford Cougar first used on 13 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 139,139 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 139,139 mi
- At MOT on 3 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,287 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T259 VAC
- 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
- 13 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T259 VAC was last recorded at 139,139 miles on 3 Nov 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 139,134 miles · 31 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 4,287 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 139,139 miles
- 2021 – 135,930 miles
- 2020 – 133,279 miles
- 2019 – 131,617 miles
- 2018 – 128,316 miles
- 2017 – 126,006 miles
- 2016 – 124,477 miles
- 2015 – 122,328 miles
- 2014 – 119,075 miles
- 2013 – 115,590 miles
- 2012 – 110,956 miles
- 2011 – 106,038 miles
- 2010 – 102,043 miles
- 2009 – 98,203 miles
- 2008 – 91,089 miles
- 2007 – 83,578 miles
- 2006 – 68,985 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,139 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on both edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on both edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008
Full MOT history
23 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,139 miles (+5)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 139,139 miles
- Test number
- 752518086284
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail139,134 miles (+3,204)2 dangerous5 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,134 miles
- Test number
- 430488869525
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass135,930 miles (+61)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 135,930 miles
- Test number
- 930699226356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,869 miles (+2,590)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,869 miles
- Test number
- 691105237307
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass133,279 miles (+1,662)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 133,279 miles
- Test number
- 600912567101
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
Pass131,617 miles (+3,301)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 131,617 miles
- Test number
- 258077042689
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass128,316 miles (+2,310)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 128,316 miles
- Test number
- 128177741895
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass126,006 miles (+1,529)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 126,006 miles
- Test number
- 580891703410
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Pass124,477 miles (+2,149)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 124,477 miles
- Test number
- 830403256704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,328 miles (+148)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 122,328 miles
- Test number
- 992436508060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,180 miles (+3,105)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,180 miles
- Test number
- 445739725514
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass119,075 miles (+3,485)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 119,075 miles
- Test number
- 957560084226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,590 miles (+4,634)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 115,590 miles
- Test number
- 737418483216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,956 miles (+4,918)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 110,956 miles
- Test number
- 367270392470
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass106,038 miles (+3,995)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 106,038 miles
- Test number
- 946756451238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,043 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 102,043 miles
- Test number
- 394687650235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,043 miles (+23)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,043 miles
- Test number
- 762526850256
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail102,020 miles (+3,817)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,020 miles
- Test number
- 404535910214
- DangerousRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass98,203 miles (+2,229)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 98,203 miles
- Test number
- 412802089169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,974 miles (+4,885)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 95,974 miles
- Test number
- 852961429011
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass91,089 miles (+7,511)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 91,089 miles
- Test number
- 894692588160
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear sub-frame corroded.
Pass83,578 miles (+14,593)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 83,578 miles
- Test number
- 851449167139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,985 miles6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 68,985 miles
- Test number
- 414304176143
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteO/S/F Tyre Starting To Wear Unevenly
- NoteWipers Starting To Wear
- NoteOil leak
Questions about T259 VAC
- Does T259 VAC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T259 VAC expired on 2 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T259 VAC?
- The MOT on T259 VAC expired on 2 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T259 VAC done?
- T259 VAC was recorded at 139,139 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2022, an average of 4,287 miles a year.
- Has T259 VAC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T259 VAC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on T259 VAC 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 T259 VAC find?
- T259 VAC passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2022 with 8 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on both edges; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail near subframe mount, and 5 more.
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