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Ford Cougar

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc

T61 SHJMOT history

T61 SHJ is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 2 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2022
Mileage
134,826 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T61 SHJ
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
2 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T61 SHJ was last recorded at 134,826 miles on 22 Nov 2021, 365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,461 miles · 13 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
365 miles
Average per year
2,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 134,826 miles
  • 2020 – 134,461 miles
  • 2019 – 132,991 miles
  • 2018 – 132,222 miles
  • 2017 – 130,717 miles
  • 2016 – 130,169 miles
  • 2015 – 128,248 miles
  • 2014 – 126,757 miles
  • 2013 – 123,658 miles
  • 2012 – 119,548 miles
  • 2011 – 116,231 miles
  • 2010 – 112,631 miles
  • 2009 – 108,847 miles
  • 2008 – 104,787 miles
  • 2007 – 100,387 miles
  • 2006 – 94,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,826 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion on inside
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are showing signs of perishing within tread
  • AdvisoryEngine has a oil leak
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn quite bad on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,826 miles (+365)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    134,826 miles
    Test number
    585833773478
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion on inside
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are showing signs of perishing within tread
    • AdvisoryEngine has a oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn quite bad on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass134,461 miles (+1,470)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    134,461 miles
    Test number
    588784046983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,991 miles (+9)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,991 miles
    Test number
    996317212246
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail132,982 miles (+760)3 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,982 miles
    Test number
    764319399966
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail loose (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail loose (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass132,222 miles (+1,505)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    132,222 miles
    Test number
    967508838749
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass130,717 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    130,717 miles
    Test number
    636536807305
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail130,712 miles (+543)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,712 miles
    Test number
    422516793498
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass130,169 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    130,169 miles
    Test number
    784797640121
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryRepairs undersealed

  9. Fail130,132 miles (+1,884)4 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,132 miles
    Test number
    100555464103
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  10. Pass128,248 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    128,248 miles
    Test number
    888011545143
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteBoth front plastic headlight lenses faded
    • NoteEngine has a oil leak
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear anti roll bar bushes are showing signs of wear
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear inner sills have some corrosion
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes have some corrosion

  11. Fail128,248 miles (+1,491)4 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,248 miles
    Test number
    699470745197
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteBoth front plastic headlight lenses faded
    • NoteEngine has a oil leak
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear anti roll bar bushes are showing signs of wear
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear inner sills have some corrosion
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes have some corrosion

  12. Pass126,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    126,757 miles
    Test number
    766096934170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail126,757 miles (+3,099)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,757 miles
    Test number
    186345234167
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass123,658 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    123,658 miles
    Test number
    678041043148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail123,658 miles (+4,110)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,658 miles
    Test number
    938957533167
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass119,548 miles (+3,317)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    119,548 miles
    Test number
    759982122117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass116,231 miles (+3,600)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    116,231 miles
    Test number
    287264831175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass112,631 miles (+3,784)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    112,631 miles
    Test number
    484231940128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass108,847 miles (+4,060)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    108,847 miles
    Test number
    872069939191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass104,787 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    104,787 miles
    Test number
    174263448144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail104,768 miles (+4,381)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,768 miles
    Test number
    771952948130
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass100,387 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    100,387 miles
    Test number
    260821547180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail100,379 miles (+5,525)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,379 miles
    Test number
    233819237486
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass94,854 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    94,854 miles
    Test number
    573572126158
    • 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)

Questions about T61 SHJ

Does T61 SHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T61 SHJ expired on 30 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T61 SHJ?
The MOT on T61 SHJ expired on 30 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T61 SHJ done?
T61 SHJ was recorded at 134,826 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2021, an average of 2,569 miles a year.
Has T61 SHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T61 SHJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T61 SHJ 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 T61 SHJ find?
T61 SHJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2021 with 4 advisories: both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion on inside; both rear tyres are showing signs of perishing within tread; engine has a oil leak, and 1 more.

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