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Ford Cougar

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,988 cc

T562 KGVMOT history

T562 KGV is a blue petrol Ford Cougar first used on 2 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 172,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
172,296 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T562 KGV
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
2 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T562 KGV was last recorded at 172,296 miles on 6 May 2026, 516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,780 miles · 3 May 2025
Between the last two tests
516 miles
Average per year
3,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,296 miles
  • 2025 – 171,780 miles
  • 2023 – 166,199 miles
  • 2021 – 164,941 miles
  • 2020 – 163,968 miles
  • 2019 – 162,425 miles
  • 2018 – 161,258 miles
  • 2017 – 159,908 miles
  • 2016 – 158,084 miles
  • 2015 – 155,963 miles
  • 2014 – 153,513 miles
  • 2013 – 151,160 miles
  • 2012 – 147,562 miles
  • 2011 – 142,708 miles
  • 2010 – 136,797 miles
  • 2009 – 130,275 miles
  • 2008 – 122,816 miles
  • 2007 – 112,618 miles
  • 2006 – 105,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,296 miles
  • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,296 miles (+516)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    172,296 miles
    Test number
    554568943654
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass171,780 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    171,780 miles
    Test number
    342002820184
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    250910913053
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass166,199 miles (+1,258)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    166,199 miles
    Test number
    430784295648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass164,941 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    164,941 miles
    Test number
    478424070518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail164,920 miles (+952)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,920 miles
    Test number
    981660849834
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass163,968 miles (+1,543)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    163,968 miles
    Test number
    450819790506
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass162,425 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    162,425 miles
    Test number
    268296067705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail162,402 miles (+1,144)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,402 miles
    Test number
    650468893056
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass161,258 miles (+1,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    161,258 miles
    Test number
    766146481869
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass159,908 miles (+1,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    159,908 miles
    Test number
    983392402509
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass158,084 miles (+2,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    158,084 miles
    Test number
    410516017410
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass155,963 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    155,963 miles
    Test number
    466084655154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass153,513 miles (+2,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    153,513 miles
    Test number
    767452964130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass151,160 miles (+3,598)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    151,160 miles
    Test number
    566149643172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass147,562 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    147,562 miles
    Test number
    835105732196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass142,708 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    142,708 miles
    Test number
    376107131151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail142,491 miles (+5,694)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,491 miles
    Test number
    966653631180
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNo plates carring wrong emblem

  19. Pass136,797 miles (+6,522)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    136,797 miles
    Test number
    253698130144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass130,275 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    130,275 miles
    Test number
    334323869175
    • NoteNearside hand brake little effort
    • NoteRear number plate poor

  21. Fail130,275 miles (+7,459)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,275 miles
    Test number
    211813069175
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside hand brake little effort
    • NoteRear number plate poor

  22. Pass122,816 miles (+10,198)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    122,816 miles
    Test number
    214633568404
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  23. Pass112,618 miles (+6,687)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    112,618 miles
    Test number
    771722767125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass105,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    105,931 miles
    Test number
    533454066189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail105,931 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,931 miles
    Test number
    940554566189
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about T562 KGV

Does T562 KGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T562 KGV is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T562 KGV?
The MOT on T562 KGV is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T562 KGV done?
T562 KGV was recorded at 172,296 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 3,336 miles a year.
Has T562 KGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T562 KGV has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T562 KGV 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 T562 KGV find?
T562 KGV passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes, and 2 more.

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