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Ford Cougar

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc

T356 RFLMOT history

T356 RFL is a blue petrol Ford Cougar first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 85,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2024
Mileage
85,894 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2023
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T356 RFL
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
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T356 RFL was last recorded at 85,894 miles on 9 Mar 2023, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2016.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Nov 2014: 83,578 miles, lower than 87,573 miles on 25 Nov 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,867 miles · 22 Dec 2016
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
2,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 85,894 miles
  • 2016 – 85,867 miles
  • 2015 – 83,619 miles
  • 2014 – 83,578 miles
  • 2013 – 82,768 miles
  • 2011 – 80,545 miles
  • 2010 – 71,239 miles
  • 2009 – 63,040 miles
  • 2008 – 50,907 miles
  • 2007 – 45,938 miles
  • 2006 – 42,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,894 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,894 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,894 miles
    Test number
    658734972214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail85,867 miles (+2,248)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,867 miles
    Test number
    791389450105
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  3. Pass83,619 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    83,619 miles
    Test number
    377319695259
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  4. Fail83,619 miles (+41)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,619 miles
    Test number
    650189072169
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  5. Pass83,578 miles (-3,995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,578 miles
    Test number
    575612434368
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  6. Fail87,573 miles (+4,805)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,573 miles
    Test number
    898209624394
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  7. Pass82,768 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    82,768 miles
    Test number
    305913413423
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  8. Fail82,768 miles (+2,223)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,768 miles
    Test number
    825753813242
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass80,545 miles (+9,306)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    80,545 miles
    Test number
    627381831065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,239 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    71,239 miles
    Test number
    190498520480
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail71,239 miles (+8,199)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,239 miles
    Test number
    803008020003
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear brakes 23% imbalance

  12. Pass63,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    63,040 miles
    Test number
    520211839090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,040 miles (+12,133)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,040 miles
    Test number
    511811639009
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass50,907 miles (+4,969)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    50,907 miles
    Test number
    391186028000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,938 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    45,938 miles
    Test number
    923160527089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,537 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    42,537 miles
    Test number
    344396546091
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T356 RFL

Does T356 RFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T356 RFL expired on 8 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T356 RFL?
The MOT on T356 RFL expired on 8 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T356 RFL done?
T356 RFL was recorded at 85,894 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2023, an average of 2,542 miles a year.
Has T356 RFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T356 RFL has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on T356 RFL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Nov 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T356 RFL find?
T356 RFL passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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