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Ford Cougar

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,988 cc

T342 DFMMOT history

T342 DFM is a blue petrol Ford Cougar first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2023
Mileage
87,179 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T342 DFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Cougar
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T342 DFM was last recorded at 87,179 miles on 9 Sept 2022, 824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,355 miles · 28 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
824 miles
Average per year
2,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 87,179 miles
  • 2021 – 86,355 miles
  • 2020 – 85,107 miles
  • 2019 – 83,864 miles
  • 2018 – 82,711 miles
  • 2017 – 81,734 miles
  • 2016 – 80,944 miles
  • 2015 – 80,251 miles
  • 2014 – 79,534 miles
  • 2013 – 78,650 miles
  • 2012 – 77,092 miles
  • 2011 – 74,918 miles
  • 2010 – 72,425 miles
  • 2009 – 69,965 miles
  • 2008 – 67,125 miles
  • 2007 – 59,185 miles
  • 2006 – 48,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,179 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Brake discs corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Play in front drop links+anti roll bar bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Suspension components+subframes+pas pipes corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front tyre wearing on edges+perishing+getting low on tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brake discs wearing,anti roll bar bushes wearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,179 miles (+824)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    87,179 miles
    Test number
    665552158438
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass86,355 miles (+1,248)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,355 miles
    Test number
    285825081805
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front + bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear + slight uneven (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair + parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + subfames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass85,107 miles (+1,243)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,107 miles
    Test number
    175840457021
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear + slight uneven (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both + bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components, subframes, pas and brake pipes corroded

  4. Pass83,864 miles (+1,153)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,864 miles
    Test number
    309508246588
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake discs corroding,front+rear brakes slight uneven
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes wearing
    • AdvisorySuspension components+subframes+pas pipes corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding, play in front drop links+anti roll bar bushes

  5. Pass82,711 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    82,711 miles
    Test number
    630700122054
    • AdvisoryBrake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryPlay in front drop links+anti roll bar bushes
    • AdvisorySuspension components+subframes+pas pipes corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,

  6. Fail82,710 miles (+976)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,710 miles
    Test number
    799324706270
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryPlay in front drop links+anti roll bar bushes
    • AdvisorySuspension components+subframes+pas pipes corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,

  7. Pass81,734 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,734 miles
    Test number
    305958860893
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges+perishing+getting low on tread
    • AdvisoryBrake discs wearing,anti roll bar bushes wearing
    • AdvisorySuspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,pas pipes corroded

  8. Fail81,720 miles (+776)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,720 miles
    Test number
    395054228004
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill to floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill to floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges+perishing+getting low on tread
    • AdvisoryBrake discs wearing,anti roll bar bushes wearing
    • AdvisorySuspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,pas pipes corroded

  9. Pass80,944 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    80,944 miles
    Test number
    196631592068
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryO/s/f floor corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded

  10. Fail80,943 miles (+692)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,943 miles
    Test number
    160794702152
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryO/s/f floor corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded

  11. Pass80,251 miles (+717)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,251 miles
    Test number
    200996257958
    • AdvisoryBrake discs wearing,offside front link rod boots wearing
    • AdvisoryNumber plates fading,offside front tyre wearing on edges+perishing
    • AdvisorySlight play in anti roll bar+link rod bushes
    • AdvisorySuspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,

  12. Pass79,534 miles (+884)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    79,534 miles
    Test number
    889385074282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,brake discs wearing,slight play in front link rods+anti roll bar bushes

  13. Pass78,650 miles (+1,558)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,650 miles
    Test number
    407984373250
    • NoteCuts+perishing both front tyres,suspension components corroding,brake discs wearing,offside front link rod boot wearing

  14. Pass77,092 miles (+2,174)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,092 miles
    Test number
    845705072288
    • NoteFront link rod boots wearing,slight play in anti roll bar bushes,suspension components corroding

  15. Pass74,918 miles (+2,493)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    74,918 miles
    Test number
    156852671296
    • NoteOil leaks,suspension components corroded,suspension bushes wearing

  16. Pass72,425 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,425 miles
    Test number
    903418870235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,424 miles (+2,459)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,424 miles
    Test number
    321374770282
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBrake discs wearing,pas pipes corroded

  18. Pass69,965 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    69,965 miles
    Test number
    982618479259
    • NoteBrake discs slightly worn and corroded\front suspension arm bushes slightly split\brake pipes corroding

  19. Fail69,962 miles (+2,837)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,962 miles
    Test number
    713485879299
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteBrake discs slightly worn and corroded\front suspension arm bushes slightly split\brake pipes corroding

  20. Pass67,125 miles (+7,940)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    67,125 miles
    Test number
    441076278221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on edges,brake discs wearing

  21. Pass59,185 miles (+10,297)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    59,185 miles
    Test number
    272927877298
    • 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)
    • NoteFront+rear brake discs wearing

  22. Pass48,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    48,888 miles
    Test number
    331145676224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T342 DFM

Does T342 DFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T342 DFM expired on 8 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T342 DFM?
The MOT on T342 DFM expired on 8 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T342 DFM done?
T342 DFM was recorded at 87,179 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2022, an average of 2,403 miles a year.
Has T342 DFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T342 DFM has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on T342 DFM 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 T342 DFM find?
T342 DFM passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2022 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 2 more.

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