Ford Cougar
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc
T353 FFVMOT history
T353 FFV is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2024 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 79,970 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 79,970 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,251 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T353 FFV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Cougar
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,544 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T353 FFV was last recorded at 79,970 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 560 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 79,410 miles · 27 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 560 miles
- Average per year
- 1,251 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,970 miles
- 2023 – 79,410 miles
- 2022 – 77,222 miles
- 2013 – 75,559 miles
- 2012 – 74,320 miles
- 2011 – 73,807 miles
- 2010 – 72,007 miles
- 2009 – 66,335 miles
- 2008 – 57,937 miles
- 2007 – 56,549 miles
- 2006 – 55,259 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail79,970 miles
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2013
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main runs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail79,970 miles (+560)9 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,970 miles
- Test number
- 165065963014
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass79,410 miles (+2,188)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 79,410 miles
- Test number
- 669373492445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,222 miles (+4)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 77,222 miles
- Test number
- 883222366033
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main runs (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail77,218 miles (+1,659)6 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,218 miles
- Test number
- 397626775493
- MajorHydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure wrong side of trailing arm (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (fog lamp) (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main runs (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak rad
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass75,559 miles (+16)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 75,559 miles
- Test number
- 606730413246
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail75,543 miles (+1,223)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,543 miles
- Test number
- 729374703248
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass74,320 miles (+513)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 74,320 miles
- Test number
- 829192342196
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass73,807 miles (+1,800)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 73,807 miles
- Test number
- 796319331103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,007 miles (+5,672)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 72,007 miles
- Test number
- 250479330133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,335 miles (+8,398)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 66,335 miles
- Test number
- 510232049172
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,937 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 57,937 miles
- Test number
- 100641778178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,937 miles (+1,388)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,937 miles
- Test number
- 180910978148
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear subframe is corroded to the point where the thickness of the metal is reduced
Pass56,549 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 56,549 miles
- Test number
- 913116057104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,549 miles (+1,290)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,549 miles
- Test number
- 101615557186
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,259 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 55,259 miles
- Test number
- 953080466104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T353 FFV
- Does T353 FFV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T353 FFV expired on 26 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T353 FFV?
- The MOT on T353 FFV expired on 26 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T353 FFV done?
- T353 FFV was recorded at 79,970 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 1,251 miles a year.
- Has T353 FFV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T353 FFV has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T353 FFV 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 T353 FFV find?
- T353 FFV failed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 9 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside rear brake disc significantly and obviously worn; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded, and 10 more.
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