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Ford Cougar

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc

T530 JHKMOT history

T530 JHK is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 6 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 136,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
136,690 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T530 JHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Cougar
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,544 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T530 JHK was last recorded at 136,690 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,620 miles · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
3,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,690 miles
  • 2025 – 134,757 miles
  • 2024 – 133,131 miles
  • 2023 – 131,855 miles
  • 2022 – 131,329 miles
  • 2021 – 130,363 miles
  • 2020 – 129,631 miles
  • 2019 – 128,115 miles
  • 2018 – 126,458 miles
  • 2017 – 126,388 miles
  • 2016 – 126,237 miles
  • 2015 – 125,276 miles
  • 2014 – 125,228 miles
  • 2013 – 119,045 miles
  • 2012 – 109,821 miles
  • 2011 – 106,233 miles
  • 2010 – 103,962 miles
  • 2009 – 96,903 miles
  • 2008 – 85,207 miles
  • 2007 – 73,820 miles
  • 2006 – 60,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,690 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • 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, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    136,690 miles
    Test number
    940438337111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail136,690 miles (+70)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,690 miles
    Test number
    584970653878
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail136,620 miles (+1,863)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,620 miles
    Test number
    356521531061
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,757 miles (+1,626)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    134,757 miles
    Test number
    391105467053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,131 miles (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,131 miles
    Test number
    826583417879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,855 miles (+526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    131,855 miles
    Test number
    212570277726
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass131,329 miles (+966)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    131,329 miles
    Test number
    550100636707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,363 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    130,363 miles
    Test number
    404831561556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,631 miles (+1,516)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,631 miles
    Test number
    526887040738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,115 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,115 miles
    Test number
    874894402853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail128,106 miles (+1,648)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,106 miles
    Test number
    122874204095
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass126,458 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    126,458 miles
    Test number
    783596170462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail126,440 miles (+52)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,440 miles
    Test number
    240314032795
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass126,388 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    126,388 miles
    Test number
    754602916202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail126,237 miles (+961)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,237 miles
    Test number
    841818873725
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded no inside face
    • AdvisoryO/S/F drop link has slight play in ball joint
    • AdvisoryRear brake performance poor
    • AdvisoryRear tires getting low
    • AdvisoryRear trailing link arm has slight movement in bushes
    • AdvisorySlight movement in N/S/F wheel bearing

  16. Pass125,276 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    125,276 miles
    Test number
    989892625114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail125,253 miles (+25)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,253 miles
    Test number
    649417335035
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar links upper gaiters are slightly splitt
    • NoteBoth the rear tyres have slight wear on the inner edges
    • NoteFront tyre size 205 55 16 91 w rear tyre size 215 60 16 90 v
    • NoteThe brake pedal has slight travel
    • NoteThe nsf anti roll bar link upper ball joint has slight play
    • NoteThe osf wiper blade is splitt on the ends and is slightly smearing the screen
    • NoteThe rear wiper blade is splitt

  18. Fail125,228 miles (+42)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,228 miles
    Test number
    737033044359
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail125,186 miles (+6,141)2 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,186 miles
    Test number
    167610934320
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear on edges.
    • NoteCondensation within both headlamps, not affecting beam image.
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass119,045 miles (+249)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    119,045 miles
    Test number
    869884443356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake pedal has fairly long travel.

  21. Fail118,796 miles (+8,975)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,796 miles
    Test number
    722658954790
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass109,821 miles (+3,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    109,821 miles
    Test number
    407673342349
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass106,233 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    106,233 miles
    Test number
    397184441386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail106,152 miles (+2,190)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,152 miles
    Test number
    388609031392
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail103,962 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,962 miles
    Test number
    371098330370
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass103,962 miles (+7,059)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    103,962 miles
    Test number
    862178630375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass96,903 miles (+11,696)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    96,903 miles
    Test number
    453062239477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass85,207 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    85,207 miles
    Test number
    120478138392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail84,938 miles (+11,118)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,938 miles
    Test number
    370900738360
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass73,820 miles (+13,214)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    73,820 miles
    Test number
    871509837392
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have cracking to outer walls

  31. Pass60,606 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    60,606 miles
    Test number
    833108036338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail60,576 miles3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,576 miles
    Test number
    802375836352
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Questions about T530 JHK

Does T530 JHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T530 JHK is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T530 JHK?
The MOT on T530 JHK is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T530 JHK done?
T530 JHK was recorded at 136,690 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 3,927 miles a year.
Has T530 JHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T530 JHK has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T530 JHK 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 T530 JHK find?
T530 JHK passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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