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Ford Cougar

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc

T389 GGOMOT history

T389 GGO is a blue petrol Ford Cougar first used on 20 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 90,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
90,734 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T389 GGO
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
20 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T389 GGO was last recorded at 90,734 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Dec 2013: 79,305 miles, lower than 79,380 miles on 14 Dec 2013.

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
90,733 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,734 miles
  • 2025 – 90,733 miles
  • 2024 – 90,363 miles
  • 2023 – 87,814 miles
  • 2022 – 87,193 miles
  • 2021 – 84,837 miles
  • 2020 – 83,781 miles
  • 2019 – 81,616 miles
  • 2018 – 81,151 miles
  • 2017 – 80,635 miles
  • 2016 – 80,420 miles
  • 2015 – 80,048 miles
  • 2014 – 79,599 miles
  • 2013 – 79,305 miles
  • 2012 – 78,862 miles
  • 2011 – 78,092 miles
  • 2010 – 77,645 miles
  • 2009 – 76,224 miles
  • 2008 – 73,284 miles
  • 2007 – 70,828 miles
  • 2006 – 67,758 miles
  • 2005 – 64,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,734 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,734 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    90,734 miles
    Test number
    911254841100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail90,733 miles (+370)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,733 miles
    Test number
    572415146511
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner / front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner / front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass90,363 miles (+2)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    90,363 miles
    Test number
    371713104485
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front scuffed/wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail90,361 miles (+2,547)3 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,361 miles
    Test number
    713398736355
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front scuffed/wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass87,814 miles (+44)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    87,814 miles
    Test number
    870495236013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner / front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner / front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail87,770 miles (+577)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,770 miles
    Test number
    419951147795
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system by fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner / front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner / front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass87,193 miles (+2,356)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    87,193 miles
    Test number
    616302732273
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass84,837 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,837 miles
    Test number
    187982170669
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail84,836 miles (+1,055)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,836 miles
    Test number
    730875457143
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass83,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,781 miles
    Test number
    270966535021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,376 miles (+1,760)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,376 miles
    Test number
    408232593204
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass81,616 miles (+465)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,616 miles
    Test number
    976431364636
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass81,151 miles (+516)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    81,151 miles
    Test number
    521758592947
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met - 17%

  14. Pass80,635 miles (+215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    80,635 miles
    Test number
    446320966211
    • AdvisoryNearside door sill rusty at rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across vehicle above subframe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, front bushes (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass80,420 miles (+372)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    80,420 miles
    Test number
    136100334188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,048 miles (+449)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    80,048 miles
    Test number
    969889543977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,599 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    79,599 miles
    Test number
    287959144380
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail79,584 miles (+279)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,584 miles
    Test number
    468725844323
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass79,305 miles (-75)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    79,305 miles
    Test number
    978705653307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,380 miles (+518)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,380 miles
    Test number
    175748743310
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass78,862 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    78,862 miles
    Test number
    689775342393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,092 miles (+447)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    78,092 miles
    Test number
    459953041404
    • NoteAll four brake discs rusty and worn.

  23. Pass77,645 miles (+1,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    77,645 miles
    Test number
    494444340336
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass76,224 miles (+2,940)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    76,224 miles
    Test number
    872587029385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail73,284 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,284 miles
    Test number
    733077648328
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass73,284 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    73,284 miles
    Test number
    844637548335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass70,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    70,828 miles
    Test number
    462219847407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail70,828 miles (+3,070)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,828 miles
    Test number
    103988947379
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass67,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    67,758 miles
    Test number
    332598946362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail67,758 miles (+3,328)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,758 miles
    Test number
    420018746497
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass64,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    64,430 miles
    Test number
    154619845388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T389 GGO

Does T389 GGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T389 GGO is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T389 GGO?
The MOT on T389 GGO is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T389 GGO done?
T389 GGO was recorded at 90,734 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 1,311 miles a year.
Has T389 GGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T389 GGO has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T389 GGO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T389 GGO find?
T389 GGO passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi, and 4 more.

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