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Ford Cougar

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc

T71 RBXMOT history

T71 RBX is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 59,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
59,465 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T71 RBX
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
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T71 RBX was last recorded at 59,465 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 4,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,518 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,947 miles
Average per year
1,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,465 miles
  • 2025 – 54,518 miles
  • 2024 – 50,379 miles
  • 2023 – 50,356 miles
  • 2022 – 50,022 miles
  • 2021 – 49,836 miles
  • 2020 – 49,739 miles
  • 2019 – 49,360 miles
  • 2018 – 48,857 miles
  • 2017 – 48,135 miles
  • 2016 – 47,112 miles
  • 2015 – 46,188 miles
  • 2014 – 45,353 miles
  • 2013 – 44,548 miles
  • 2012 – 44,061 miles
  • 2011 – 43,130 miles
  • 2010 – 41,664 miles
  • 2009 – 39,193 miles
  • 2008 – 36,785 miles
  • 2007 – 33,168 miles
  • 2006 – 29,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,465 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear park brake efficiency lower than expected from this make and model

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,465 miles (+4,947)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    59,465 miles
    Test number
    243988738020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,518 miles (+4,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    54,518 miles
    Test number
    773947101010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass50,379 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    50,379 miles
    Test number
    752064346483
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass50,356 miles (+19)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    50,356 miles
    Test number
    374669515905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake efficiency lower than expected from this make and model
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail50,337 miles (+315)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,337 miles
    Test number
    581264487546
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake efficiency lower than expected from this make and model
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass50,022 miles (+186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    50,022 miles
    Test number
    711723365740
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass49,836 miles (+97)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    49,836 miles
    Test number
    782862751301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass49,739 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    49,739 miles
    Test number
    521787703422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,360 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    49,360 miles
    Test number
    334673756936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,357 miles (+500)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,357 miles
    Test number
    262353894965
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass48,857 miles (+722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,857 miles
    Test number
    207447389624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass48,135 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,135 miles
    Test number
    735644138407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,112 miles (+924)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,112 miles
    Test number
    124834023753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,188 miles (+835)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,188 miles
    Test number
    465475755198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,353 miles (+805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,353 miles
    Test number
    699876654170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  16. Pass44,548 miles (+487)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,548 miles
    Test number
    885007753148
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  17. Pass44,061 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,061 miles
    Test number
    707725362175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,130 miles (+1,466)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,130 miles
    Test number
    275683371167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,664 miles (+2,471)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,664 miles
    Test number
    182824670170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,193 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,193 miles
    Test number
    810083559115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,785 miles (+3,617)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,785 miles
    Test number
    720432568160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,168 miles (+3,323)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    33,168 miles
    Test number
    412597277101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,845 miles
    Test number
    724053876194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T71 RBX

Does T71 RBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T71 RBX is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T71 RBX?
The MOT on T71 RBX is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T71 RBX done?
T71 RBX was recorded at 59,465 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 1,468 miles a year.
Has T71 RBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T71 RBX has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T71 RBX 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 T71 RBX find?
T71 RBX passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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