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Ford Cougar

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc

T459 BFEMOT history

T459 BFE is a black petrol Ford Cougar first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2020 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 109,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2020
Mileage
109,298 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T459 BFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Cougar
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,544 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2020
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T459 BFE was last recorded at 109,298 miles on 10 Aug 2022, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,291 miles · 23 Dec 2019
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 109,298 miles
  • 2019 – 109,291 miles
  • 2018 – 107,902 miles
  • 2017 – 104,026 miles
  • 2016 – 101,658 miles
  • 2015 – 93,617 miles
  • 2014 – 85,468 miles
  • 2013 – 76,903 miles
  • 2012 – 71,789 miles
  • 2011 – 70,326 miles
  • 2010 – 69,854 miles
  • 2008 – 65,694 miles
  • 2007 – 64,680 miles
  • 2006 – 63,489 miles
  • 2005 – 55,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail109,298 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear subframes slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail109,298 miles (+7)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,298 miles
    Test number
    283961217632
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass109,291 miles (+1,389)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,291 miles
    Test number
    250483371302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,902 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    107,902 miles
    Test number
    946608004025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail107,902 miles (+3,876)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,902 miles
    Test number
    313624569568
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass104,026 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    104,026 miles
    Test number
    317690180115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail104,023 miles (+2,365)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,023 miles
    Test number
    275126185876
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  7. Pass101,658 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    101,658 miles
    Test number
    559419159473
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear subframes slightly corroded

  8. Fail101,624 miles (+1,793)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,624 miles
    Test number
    895614244496
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear subframes slightly corroded

  9. Pass99,831 miles (+6,214)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,831 miles
    Test number
    984190033140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,617 miles (+8,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,617 miles
    Test number
    895995765047
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass85,468 miles (+8,565)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    85,468 miles
    Test number
    927655454063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,903 miles (+5,114)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    76,903 miles
    Test number
    938261453012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,789 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,789 miles
    Test number
    157929212187
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass71,789 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,789 miles
    Test number
    827039912128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,326 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    70,326 miles
    Test number
    627359081092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    69,854 miles
    Test number
    242143980049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,854 miles (+4,160)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,854 miles
    Test number
    812293080083
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  18. Pass65,694 miles (+1,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    65,694 miles
    Test number
    140109558265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass64,680 miles (+1,191)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    64,680 miles
    Test number
    270102607375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,489 miles (+7,537)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    63,489 miles
    Test number
    420505606413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    55,952 miles
    Test number
    581093895215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T459 BFE

Does T459 BFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T459 BFE expired on 22 Dec 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T459 BFE?
The MOT on T459 BFE expired on 22 Dec 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T459 BFE done?
T459 BFE was recorded at 109,298 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2022, an average of 3,174 miles a year.
Has T459 BFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T459 BFE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T459 BFE 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 T459 BFE find?
T459 BFE failed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2022 with 2 dangerous defects and 7 major defects: offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded, and 6 more.

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