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Ford Cougar

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc

T442 THKMOT history

T442 THK is a blue petrol Ford Cougar first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 162,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
162,782 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T442 THK
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
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T442 THK was last recorded at 162,782 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,677 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
105 miles
Average per year
3,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,782 miles
  • 2024 – 162,677 miles
  • 2022 – 162,668 miles
  • 2021 – 162,078 miles
  • 2019 – 162,045 miles
  • 2018 – 161,735 miles
  • 2017 – 160,791 miles
  • 2016 – 157,182 miles
  • 2015 – 153,611 miles
  • 2014 – 143,710 miles
  • 2013 – 136,993 miles
  • 2012 – 128,051 miles
  • 2011 – 121,091 miles
  • 2010 – 115,093 miles
  • 2009 – 109,184 miles
  • 2008 – 103,363 miles
  • 2007 – 96,759 miles
  • 2006 – 89,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,782 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear suspension prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,782 miles (+105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    162,782 miles
    Test number
    755210074762
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass162,677 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    162,677 miles
    Test number
    404275778512
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass162,668 miles (+590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    162,668 miles
    Test number
    960034395250
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass162,078 miles (+11)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    162,078 miles
    Test number
    636919395106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap slight corroded
  5. Fail162,067 miles (+22)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,067 miles
    Test number
    755762334747
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap slight corroded
  6. Fail162,045 miles (+310)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,045 miles
    Test number
    681403180100
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass161,735 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    161,735 miles
    Test number
    916992302111
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNS sill corroded at front
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  8. Fail161,735 miles (+944)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,735 miles
    Test number
    725963457710
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNS sill corroded at front
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  9. Pass160,791 miles (+3,609)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    160,791 miles
    Test number
    878111937546
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes at offside rear chassis. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front end of outer sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake effort slightly low.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe heavily corroded. (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs,inner surfaces are worn close to minimum thickness. (3.5.1i)
  10. Pass157,182 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    157,182 miles
    Test number
    764749059533
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes,at offside rear chassis are corroding. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe in very poor condition/corroding. (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs,inner surfaces worn and corroding. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake effort slightly low.
  11. Fail157,182 miles (+3,571)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,182 miles
    Test number
    262379751732
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort handbrake not working. (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes,at offside rear chassis are corroding. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe in very poor condition/corroding. (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs,inner surfaces worn and corroding. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake effort slightly low.
  12. Pass153,611 miles (+212)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    153,611 miles
    Test number
    709040105170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCorrosion on rear subframe
  13. Fail153,399 miles (+9,689)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,399 miles
    Test number
    775092595030
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCorrosion on rear subframe
  14. Pass143,710 miles (+6,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    143,710 miles
    Test number
    917127984033
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  15. Pass136,993 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    136,993 miles
    Test number
    699500403114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail136,937 miles (+8,886)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,937 miles
    Test number
    208945293019
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  17. Pass128,051 miles (+6,960)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    128,051 miles
    Test number
    197204002124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass121,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    121,091 miles
    Test number
    239796211484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail121,091 miles (+5,998)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,091 miles
    Test number
    307416811102
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  20. Pass115,093 miles (+5,909)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    115,093 miles
    Test number
    993476910114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass109,184 miles (+5,821)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    109,184 miles
    Test number
    221110219191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass103,363 miles (+5)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    103,363 miles
    Test number
    603971928159
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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)
    • Note2 front to rear and off side front and near side front metal brake pipes show corrosion.
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteNear side front tyre outer side wall scrubbed.
    • NoteOff and near side rear brake discs show wear/corrosion.
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber mounting perished.
  23. Fail103,358 miles (+6,599)1 dangerous2 failures3 repaired6 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,358 miles
    Test number
    423529518197
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • Note2 front to rear and off side front and near side front metal brake pipes show corrosion.
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteLow fuel warning lamp on.
    • NoteNear side front tyre outer side wall scrubbed.
    • NoteOdd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.
    • NoteOff and near side rear brake discs show wear/corrosion.
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn uneven and shows splits.
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber mounting perished.
  24. Pass96,759 miles (+6,924)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    96,759 miles
    Test number
    202071217183
    • NoteN/s/r tyre side wall badly cracked on inside edge
  25. Pass89,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    89,835 miles
    Test number
    292594316180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T442 THK

Does T442 THK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T442 THK is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T442 THK?
The MOT on T442 THK is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T442 THK done?
T442 THK was recorded at 162,782 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 3,602 miles a year.
Has T442 THK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T442 THK has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T442 THK 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 T442 THK find?
T442 THK passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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