Ford Cougar
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc
T743 VVWMOT history
T743 VVW is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 117,714 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 117,714 mi
- At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,948 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T743 VVW
- 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T743 VVW was last recorded at 117,714 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 6,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 111,139 miles · 1 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,575 miles
- Average per year
- 3,948 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,714 miles
- 2025 – 111,139 miles
- 2024 – 110,142 miles
- 2022 – 105,391 miles
- 2021 – 96,776 miles
- 2020 – 94,790 miles
- 2019 – 94,776 miles
- 2018 – 93,252 miles
- 2017 – 90,575 miles
- 2016 – 87,623 miles
- 2015 – 82,392 miles
- 2014 – 78,511 miles
- 2013 – 74,564 miles
- 2012 – 69,783 miles
- 2011 – 64,408 miles
- 2010 – 60,537 miles
- 2009 – 54,778 miles
- 2008 – 49,668 miles
- 2007 – 45,120 miles
- 2006 – 38,879 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,714 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,714 miles (+6,575)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 117,714 miles
- Test number
- 634444875979
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass111,139 miles (+997)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 111,139 miles
- Test number
- 356872505801
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass110,142 miles (+4,751)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 110,142 miles
- Test number
- 582266547447
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass105,391 miles (+8,615)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 105,391 miles
- Test number
- 194684689586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,776 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 96,776 miles
- Test number
- 999162421937
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail96,776 miles (+1,986)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,776 miles
- Test number
- 512389120797
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass94,790 miles (+14)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 94,790 miles
- Test number
- 889595803931
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,776 miles (+1,524)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 94,776 miles
- Test number
- 363319626841
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,252 miles (+2,677)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 93,252 miles
- Test number
- 604870795862
- 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)
Pass90,575 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 90,575 miles
- Test number
- 215140864579
- 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)
Fail90,569 miles (+2,946)10 failures1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,569 miles
- Test number
- 888499271031
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureCentral Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d (2.4.G.2)
- FailureCentral Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold. (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold. (7.1.2)
- 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)
Pass87,623 miles (+178)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 87,623 miles
- Test number
- 884346081633
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,445 miles (+5,053)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,445 miles
- Test number
- 449086894990
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass82,392 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 82,392 miles
- Test number
- 559838545004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,392 miles (+3,881)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,392 miles
- Test number
- 178168745416
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass78,511 miles (+153)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 78,511 miles
- Test number
- 828332944098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,358 miles (+3,794)3 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,358 miles
- Test number
- 698764634032
- DangerousNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Pass74,564 miles (+4,781)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 74,564 miles
- Test number
- 149446553434
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass69,783 miles (+5,375)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 69,783 miles
- Test number
- 247728232072
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass64,408 miles (+3,871)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 64,408 miles
- Test number
- 325209151037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,537 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 60,537 miles
- Test number
- 702069480000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,537 miles (+5,759)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,537 miles
- Test number
- 241299680074
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass54,778 miles (+5,110)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 54,778 miles
- Test number
- 123071979425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,668 miles (+4,548)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 49,668 miles
- Test number
- 843707778089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,120 miles (+6,241)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 45,120 miles
- Test number
- 833313087051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,879 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 38,879 miles
- Test number
- 174652676039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,879 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,879 miles
- Test number
- 592852476073
- Repaired at testFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Questions about T743 VVW
- Does T743 VVW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T743 VVW is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T743 VVW?
- The MOT on T743 VVW is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T743 VVW done?
- T743 VVW was recorded at 117,714 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 3,948 miles a year.
- Has T743 VVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T743 VVW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on T743 VVW 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 T743 VVW find?
- T743 VVW passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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