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Ford Cougar

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc

T551 EEVMOT history

T551 EEV is a blue petrol Ford Cougar first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 72,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
72,546 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T551 EEV
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
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T551 EEV was last recorded at 72,546 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,526 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
1,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,546 miles
  • 2025 – 72,526 miles
  • 2024 – 70,739 miles
  • 2023 – 68,981 miles
  • 2022 – 66,897 miles
  • 2021 – 65,708 miles
  • 2010 – 64,750 miles
  • 2009 – 58,100 miles
  • 2008 – 51,424 miles
  • 2007 – 45,317 miles
  • 2006 – 40,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,546 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,546 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    72,546 miles
    Test number
    913295196012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  2. Fail72,526 miles (+1,787)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,526 miles
    Test number
    161232342343
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Through subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass70,739 miles (+1,758)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,739 miles
    Test number
    640017380016
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass68,981 miles (+2,084)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    68,981 miles
    Test number
    512620136224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod 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))
  5. Pass66,897 miles (+16)3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    66,897 miles
    Test number
    684038504848
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  6. Fail66,881 miles (+1,173)1 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,881 miles
    Test number
    681491087503
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  7. Pass65,708 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,708 miles
    Test number
    487150736258
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  8. Fail65,705 miles (+29)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,705 miles
    Test number
    877337741939
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  9. Fail65,676 miles (+926)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,676 miles
    Test number
    306357429434
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass64,750 miles (+6,650)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    64,750 miles
    Test number
    900604400230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,100 miles (+6,676)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,100 miles
    Test number
    641236799119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,424 miles (+6,107)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,424 miles
    Test number
    104767598173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,317 miles (+4,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,317 miles
    Test number
    583141017222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  14. Pass40,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    40,607 miles
    Test number
    314955956225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T551 EEV

Does T551 EEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T551 EEV is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T551 EEV?
The MOT on T551 EEV is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T551 EEV done?
T551 EEV was recorded at 72,546 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 1,650 miles a year.
Has T551 EEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T551 EEV has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T551 EEV 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 T551 EEV find?
T551 EEV passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded.

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