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Ford Cougar

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc

T696 ETRMOT history

T696 ETR is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2021 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 102,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2021
Mileage
102,049 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2021
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T696 ETR
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
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T696 ETR was last recorded at 102,049 miles on 28 Oct 2021, 373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,676 miles · 31 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
373 miles
Average per year
3,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 102,049 miles
  • 2020 – 101,676 miles
  • 2019 – 100,352 miles
  • 2018 – 97,533 miles
  • 2017 – 93,369 miles
  • 2016 – 92,069 miles
  • 2015 – 89,343 miles
  • 2014 – 86,525 miles
  • 2013 – 83,396 miles
  • 2012 – 79,795 miles
  • 2011 – 76,830 miles
  • 2010 – 73,965 miles
  • 2009 – 71,288 miles
  • 2008 – 69,072 miles
  • 2007 – 61,678 miles
  • 2006 – 51,305 miles
  • 2005 – 47,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail102,049 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency very low at only 16%. Advise further investigation to be carried out.
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail102,049 miles (+373)7 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,049 miles
    Test number
    203508032953
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency very low at only 16%. Advise further investigation to be carried out.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass101,676 miles (+1,324)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,676 miles
    Test number
    977669564386
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and osf nsf (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface rust all over underneath of car

  3. Pass100,352 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,352 miles
    Test number
    455807666108
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and nsf osf (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail100,352 miles (+2,819)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,352 miles
    Test number
    133441721369
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and nsf osf (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass97,533 miles (+4,164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,533 miles
    Test number
    564445844532
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  6. Pass93,369 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    93,369 miles
    Test number
    837310257585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail93,369 miles (+1,300)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,369 miles
    Test number
    504197788458
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass92,069 miles (+2,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    92,069 miles
    Test number
    795512465721
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear nsf/osf/nsr/osr (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOsr outer sill corroding

  9. Pass89,343 miles (+2,818)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,343 miles
    Test number
    308196536948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,525 miles (+3,129)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    86,525 miles
    Test number
    237772084217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,396 miles (+3,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    83,396 miles
    Test number
    458786773210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass79,795 miles (+2,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,795 miles
    Test number
    346736672215
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass76,830 miles (+2,865)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    76,830 miles
    Test number
    477607671258
    • NoteFront and rear discs corroding
    • NoteNsf/nsr tyre side walls perishing

  14. Pass73,965 miles (+2,677)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    73,965 miles
    Test number
    690828770287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,288 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    71,288 miles
    Test number
    541282889201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,072 miles (+7,394)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    69,072 miles
    Test number
    212016618386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,678 miles (+10,373)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    61,678 miles
    Test number
    100803717319
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass51,305 miles (+270)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    51,305 miles
    Test number
    193741626333
    • NoteOffside rear light lens poor

  19. Fail51,035 miles (+3,768)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,035 miles
    Test number
    752328216363
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear light lens poor

  20. Pass47,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    47,267 miles
    Test number
    584879305241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T696 ETR

Does T696 ETR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T696 ETR expired on 30 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T696 ETR?
The MOT on T696 ETR expired on 30 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T696 ETR done?
T696 ETR was recorded at 102,049 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2021, an average of 3,371 miles a year.
Has T696 ETR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T696 ETR has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T696 ETR 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 T696 ETR find?
T696 ETR failed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2021 with 7 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn; offside front subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 9 more.

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