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Ford Cougar

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,988 cc

T557 CLGMOT history

T557 CLG is a blue petrol Ford Cougar first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 64,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
64,991 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T557 CLG
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
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T557 CLG was last recorded at 64,991 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,845 miles · 20 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
146 miles
Average per year
776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,991 miles
  • 2024 – 64,845 miles
  • 2023 – 64,485 miles
  • 2022 – 64,390 miles
  • 2021 – 64,269 miles
  • 2020 – 64,042 miles
  • 2019 – 63,760 miles
  • 2018 – 63,445 miles
  • 2017 – 62,871 miles
  • 2016 – 62,298 miles
  • 2015 – 61,762 miles
  • 2014 – 61,011 miles
  • 2013 – 60,301 miles
  • 2012 – 59,579 miles
  • 2011 – 58,151 miles
  • 2010 – 57,203 miles
  • 2009 – 55,682 miles
  • 2008 – 53,877 miles
  • 2007 – 51,323 miles
  • 2006 – 49,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,991 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (front and rear) bushes

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Both front tyres over 10 years old

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • General corrosion to underside

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Odd size tyres front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,991 miles (+146)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    64,991 miles
    Test number
    852721166583
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass64,845 miles (+360)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    64,845 miles
    Test number
    680140644162
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (front and rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres over 10 years old
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroding
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryOdd size tyres front to rear
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting perishing
    • AdvisorySlight noise to both rear wheels
    • AdvisorySump corroding
    • AdvisoryUnderside power steering pipes corroding

  3. Pass64,485 miles (+95)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    64,485 miles
    Test number
    494232006402
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (front and rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres over 10 years old
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting broken
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryOdd size tyres front to rear
    • AdvisorySump corroding
    • AdvisoryUnderside power steering pipes starting to corrode

  4. Pass64,390 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    64,390 miles
    Test number
    758435255329
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (front and rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres over 10 years old
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroding
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryOdd size tyres front to rear
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mountings perishing
    • AdvisorySump starting to corrode

  5. Fail64,390 miles (+121)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,390 miles
    Test number
    534797983733
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (front and rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres over 10 years old
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroding
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryOdd size tyres front to rear
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mountings perishing
    • AdvisorySump starting to corrode

  6. Pass64,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    64,269 miles
    Test number
    740694264745
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

  7. Fail64,269 miles (+227)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,269 miles
    Test number
    442641082913
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode
    • AdvisorySuspect headlamp self levelling system not working

  8. Pass64,042 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,042 miles
    Test number
    784255094815
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre starting to perish

  9. Fail64,042 miles (+282)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,042 miles
    Test number
    900777785594
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre starting to perish

  10. Pass63,760 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,760 miles
    Test number
    189948111998
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting broken
    • AdvisoryO/s front headlight slightly out of focus
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mountings starting to perish
    • AdvisorySlight damage to o/s front outer wheel rim
    • AdvisorySlight play to both front bottom arm bushes

  11. Fail63,760 miles (+315)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,760 miles
    Test number
    467175017686
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting broken
    • AdvisoryO/s front headlight slightly out of focus
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mountings starting to perish
    • AdvisorySlight damage to o/s front outer wheel rim
    • AdvisorySlight play to both front bottom arm bushes

  12. Pass63,445 miles (+574)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    63,445 miles
    Test number
    705040488110
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryDip beams slightly out of focus
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

  13. Pass62,871 miles (+573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    62,871 miles
    Test number
    285071389375
    • AdvisoryBrake noise to rear brakes

  14. Pass62,298 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    62,298 miles
    Test number
    685606632420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,762 miles (+751)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,762 miles
    Test number
    188821845432
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteO/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

  16. Pass61,011 miles (+710)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    61,011 miles
    Test number
    125593344440
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low and uneven
    • NoteSlight play to n/s/r link end

  17. Pass60,301 miles (+722)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    60,301 miles
    Test number
    268423943018
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low
    • NoteSlight play to front anti roll bar

  18. Pass59,579 miles (+7)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    59,579 miles
    Test number
    359120232090
    • NoteBoth front bottom arm bushes perished and slight play
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteFront brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteFront brakes slight corrsion
    • NoteN/s rear tyre perished
    • NoteRear exhaust mounts perishing

  19. Fail59,572 miles (+1,421)2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,572 miles
    Test number
    586498712044
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front bottom arm bushes perished and slight play
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteFront brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteFront brakes slight corrsion
    • NoteN/s rear tyre perished
    • NoteRear exhaust mounts perishing

  20. Pass58,151 miles (+20)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    58,151 miles
    Test number
    155743331468
    • NoteO/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

  21. Fail58,131 miles (+928)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,131 miles
    Test number
    549516521028
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteO/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

  22. Pass57,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,203 miles
    Test number
    751490660055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,203 miles (+1,521)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,203 miles
    Test number
    114320460492
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  24. Pass55,682 miles (+1,805)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    55,682 miles
    Test number
    133059229073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,877 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    53,877 miles
    Test number
    354785248031
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION
    • NoteSLIGHT MOVEMENT N/S/F LINK BAR

  26. Fail53,877 miles (+2,554)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,877 miles
    Test number
    413595648061
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION
    • NoteSLIGHT MOVEMENT N/S/F LINK BAR

  27. Pass51,323 miles (+2,118)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    51,323 miles
    Test number
    803057247062
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN
    • NoteO/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

  28. Pass49,205 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    49,205 miles
    Test number
    773591356082
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteFront suspension bush's cracked and seperating
    • NoteSidewall cracks to o/s/r tyre

Questions about T557 CLG

Does T557 CLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T557 CLG is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T557 CLG?
The MOT on T557 CLG is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T557 CLG done?
T557 CLG was recorded at 64,991 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 776 miles a year.
Has T557 CLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T557 CLG has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T557 CLG 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 T557 CLG find?
T557 CLG passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; offside front road wheel slightly distorted flat spot; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.

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