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Ford Cougar

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,988 cc

T730 ROOMOT history

T730 ROO is a blue petrol Ford Cougar first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 162,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
162,675 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T730 ROO
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
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T730 ROO was last recorded at 162,675 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,845 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
830 miles
Average per year
5,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,675 miles
  • 2025 – 161,845 miles
  • 2024 – 160,877 miles
  • 2022 – 160,209 miles
  • 2021 – 159,204 miles
  • 2020 – 158,850 miles
  • 2019 – 158,511 miles
  • 2018 – 158,154 miles
  • 2017 – 157,586 miles
  • 2015 – 154,676 miles
  • 2014 – 149,770 miles
  • 2013 – 142,800 miles
  • 2012 – 122,299 miles
  • 2011 – 103,396 miles
  • 2010 – 91,902 miles
  • 2009 – 81,636 miles
  • 2008 – 71,215 miles
  • 2007 – 63,343 miles
  • 2006 – 52,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,675 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • 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))

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,675 miles (+830)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    162,675 miles
    Test number
    228864511892
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass161,845 miles (+968)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    161,845 miles
    Test number
    290548506548
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,877 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    160,877 miles
    Test number
    971842323782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail160,873 miles (+664)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,873 miles
    Test number
    364779279356
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn & gaitor split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryMain beam tell tale innoperative
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass160,209 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    160,209 miles
    Test number
    332650133303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail160,199 miles (+995)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,199 miles
    Test number
    295278927960
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass159,204 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    159,204 miles
    Test number
    548505529203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass158,850 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    158,850 miles
    Test number
    952778500528
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail158,850 miles (+339)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,850 miles
    Test number
    869461961721
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass158,511 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    158,511 miles
    Test number
    684084912181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass158,154 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    158,154 miles
    Test number
    930893130930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass157,586 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    157,586 miles
    Test number
    626929877741
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail157,586 miles (+2,910)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,586 miles
    Test number
    503873457989
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass154,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    154,676 miles
    Test number
    268988873232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail154,676 miles (+4,906)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,676 miles
    Test number
    451956293365
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass149,770 miles (+6,970)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    149,770 miles
    Test number
    249930514355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass142,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    142,800 miles
    Test number
    247943993017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail142,800 miles (+20,501)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,800 miles
    Test number
    949892493010
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass122,299 miles (+18,903)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    122,299 miles
    Test number
    107964392481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass103,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    103,396 miles
    Test number
    249743071069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail103,396 miles (+11,494)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,396 miles
    Test number
    398443171037
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass91,902 miles (+10,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    91,902 miles
    Test number
    653004670065
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass81,636 miles (+10,421)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    81,636 miles
    Test number
    721236489051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,215 miles (+7,872)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    71,215 miles
    Test number
    324690488084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,343 miles (+10,701)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    63,343 miles
    Test number
    504905597019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    52,642 miles
    Test number
    234344296072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T730 ROO

Does T730 ROO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T730 ROO is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T730 ROO?
The MOT on T730 ROO is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T730 ROO done?
T730 ROO was recorded at 162,675 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 5,521 miles a year.
Has T730 ROO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T730 ROO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T730 ROO 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 T730 ROO find?
T730 ROO passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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