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Ford Cougar

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,988 cc

T429 JOFMOT history

T429 JOF is a blue petrol Ford Cougar first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 69,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
69,025 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T429 JOF
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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T429 JOF was last recorded at 69,025 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,991 miles · 25 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
2,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,025 miles
  • 2024 – 64,529 miles
  • 2023 – 62,086 miles
  • 2022 – 60,169 miles
  • 2021 – 57,399 miles
  • 2019 – 57,190 miles
  • 2018 – 55,479 miles
  • 2017 – 54,222 miles
  • 2016 – 52,318 miles
  • 2015 – 50,589 miles
  • 2014 – 48,406 miles
  • 2013 – 46,263 miles
  • 2012 – 43,900 miles
  • 2011 – 41,411 miles
  • 2010 – 38,658 miles
  • 2009 – 35,799 miles
  • 2008 – 33,014 miles
  • 2007 – 29,894 miles
  • 2006 – 26,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,025 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear sub frame slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,025 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    69,025 miles
    Test number
    694160927626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail68,991 miles (+4,462)8 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,991 miles
    Test number
    513949137659
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes off when rear fog lamp is switched on (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  3. Pass64,529 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    64,529 miles
    Test number
    412699264454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail64,525 miles (+2,439)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,525 miles
    Test number
    882529686752
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass62,086 miles (+1,917)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    62,086 miles
    Test number
    875782398890
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear tail to centre join. (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Of SILL/Jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also badly perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Of SILL/Jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  6. Pass60,169 miles (+2,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    60,169 miles
    Test number
    134223838165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass57,399 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    57,399 miles
    Test number
    935424864447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Fail57,399 miles (+209)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,399 miles
    Test number
    373139671150
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass57,190 miles (+1,711)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,190 miles
    Test number
    964860654541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,479 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,479 miles
    Test number
    106370642144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Fail55,479 miles (+1,257)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,479 miles
    Test number
    525728201516
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  12. Pass54,222 miles (+117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,222 miles
    Test number
    434521868711
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s front anti roll bar link
    • AdvisoryN/s rear anti roll bar link rubbers slightly perished
  13. Fail54,105 miles (+1,787)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,105 miles
    Test number
    427307304503
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s front anti roll bar link
    • AdvisoryN/s rear anti roll bar link rubbers slightly perished
  14. Pass52,318 miles (+1,729)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,318 miles
    Test number
    252598103283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass50,589 miles (+2,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,589 miles
    Test number
    287883475015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass48,406 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,406 miles
    Test number
    379835764073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail48,406 miles (+2,143)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,406 miles
    Test number
    489365664083
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass46,263 miles (+2,363)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    46,263 miles
    Test number
    315257463046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass43,900 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,900 miles
    Test number
    155350172074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,411 miles (+2,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,411 miles
    Test number
    518478661020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass38,658 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,658 miles
    Test number
    832872270069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Fail38,658 miles (+2,859)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,658 miles
    Test number
    442204760023
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass35,799 miles (+2,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,799 miles
    Test number
    114105469470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass33,014 miles (+3,120)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,014 miles
    Test number
    932081668065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,894 miles (+3,025)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,894 miles
    Test number
    313589567050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,869 miles
    Test number
    132293566454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T429 JOF

Does T429 JOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T429 JOF is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T429 JOF?
The MOT on T429 JOF is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T429 JOF done?
T429 JOF was recorded at 69,025 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 2,130 miles a year.
Has T429 JOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T429 JOF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T429 JOF 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 T429 JOF find?
T429 JOF passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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